Synthesis of prostaglandinsis is inhibited by
(A) Aspirin (B) Arsenic
(C) Fluoride (D) Cyanide
instantknowledge Answered question August 25, 2024
he correct answer is:
(A) Aspirin
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins by irreversibly blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which is essential for prostaglandin production. This is why aspirin has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.
aanya.bansal Answered question August 25, 2024