Primary Identifier | IPR029587 | Type | Family |
Short Name | LPO |
description | Lactoperoxidase (LPO) or salivary peroxidase is found in mammary and salivary gland secretions. It is important for airway antibacterial activity and bacterial clearance []. LPO uses H2O2 to catalyse oxidation of the anion SCN- (thiocyanate) to the antibiotic HOSCN (hypothiocyanous acid) []. |