| Dataset | Guide to Pharmacology Chemical Ligands of Receptors |
| Category | physical interactions |
| Type | ligand (chemical) |
| Description | A methoxynaphthalene that is 2-methoxynaphthalene substituted by a carboxy ethyl group at position 6. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used for the reduction of pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, bursitis, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting both the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest Ontology, CHEBI_7476) |
| External Link | http://www.guidetopharmacology.org/GRAC/LigandDisplayForward?ligandId=5230 |
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2 receptors of the naproxen ligand (chemical) from the curated Guide to Pharmacology Chemical Ligands of Receptors dataset.
