Avenanthramide C (AVC), found mainly in oats, mediates anti-inflammatory activities by reducing the anti-inflammatory cytokine levels. This study investigated the effects of AVC on hypoxia-induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in A549 cells. AVC suppressed the hypoxia-induced increase in COX-2
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