Celecoxib
PubChem CID | 2662 |
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Structure |
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Molecular Formula | C17H14F3N3O2S |
Synonyms |
celecoxib 169590-42-5 Celebrex Celebra Onsenal |
Molecular Weight | 381.4 |
Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with a diaryl-substituted pyrazole structure. Celecoxib selectively inhibits cyclo-oxygenase-2 activity (COX-2); COX-2 inhibition may result in apoptosis and a reduction in tumor angiogenesis and metastasis.