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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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In addition to lactic acid, many probiotic strains also produce hydrogen peroxide as lactoperoxidase.
Whey immunoglobulins, lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase are bioactive healthpromoting ingredients that are well known enhancers of the immune defence system.
Lactoperoxidase is a glycoprotein derived from bovine milk, and has no antibacterial effect on its own; but in combination with thiocyanate (naturally present in saliva and gastric juices) and the produced hydrogen peroxide, the resulting chemical reaction creates an antibacterial compound which has a bacteriostatic effect on most bacteria within the mouth.
 
 
 
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