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lactoperoxidase

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lactoperoxidase
[-pərok′sidās]
an enzyme found in milk and saliva. It is believed to inhibit a number of microorganisms, functioning in a nonspecific immunity role.

lactoperoxidase
(lak´tōprok´sidās´),
n a peroxidase enzyme obtained from milk.

lactoperoxidase
an enzyme found in milk that oxidizes thiocyanate to bacteriostatic products.


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Scientists at the University of California wanted to evaluate the initial antimicrobial effects of whey protein isolate (WPI) coatings incorporating lactoperoxidase (LPOS) against Salmonella or E.
Dairy protein fractions, such as lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase and whey protein isolates, have been successfully separated with this technology.
Lactoperoxidase is naturally present in cow's milk and forms an antimicrobial system with hydrogen peroxide and thiocyanate.
 
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