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myeloperoxidase |
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myeloperoxidase /my·elo·per·ox·i·dase/ (mi″ĕ-lo-per-ok´sĭ-das) a green hemoprotein in neutrophils and monocytes that catalyzes the reaction of hydrogen peroxide and halide ions to form cytotoxic acids and other intermediates; these play a role in the oxygen-dependent killing of tumor cells and microorganisms. Abbreviated MPO. myeloperoxidase (MPO) [mī′əlōpərok′sidās] a peroxidase enzyme occurring in phagocytic cells that can oxidize halide ions, producing a bactericidal effect. myeloperoxidase a hemoprotein having peroxidase activity, occurring in the primary granules of promyelocytes, myelocytes and neutrophils, and which exhibits bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal properties. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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