Myeloperoxidase |
Andre navne: MPO
Myeloperoxidase er et enzym der katalyserer reaktionen:
2H2O2 + Cl2 → 2HClO + 2H2O
Hvor hydrogenperoxid oxiderer chlor til hypochlorsyrling og vand. Enzymet hører til enzymklassen peroxidaser. Myeloperoxidase forekommer særligt i fagocytter.
EC nummer: 1.11.1.7
Spickett, C.M. et al. 2000. The reactions of hypochlorous acid, the reactive oxygen species produced by myeloperoxidase, with lipids. Acta Biochimica Polonica. 47(4):889-899
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