Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis as a mechanism of action for aspirin-like drugs

Author(s): Vane JR

Abstract

Experiments with guinea-pig lung suggest that some of the therapeutic effects of sodium salicylate and aspirin-like drugs are due to inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins.

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