Mefenamic acid Gene Set

Dataset DrugBank Drug Targets
Category physical interactions
Type drug
Description An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest Ontology, CHEBI_6717)
External Link http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00784
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3 interacting proteins for the Mefenamic acid drug from the curated DrugBank Drug Targets dataset.

Symbol Name
CYP2C8 cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily C, polypeptide 8
PTGS1 prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1 (prostaglandin G/H synthase and cyclooxygenase)
PTGS2 prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (prostaglandin G/H synthase and cyclooxygenase)