Primary Identifier | IPR029609 | Type | Family |
Short Name | MPO |
description | Myeloperoxidase is a heme-containing glycosylated oxidoreductase that plays an important role in the microbicidal activity of phagocytes []. It catalyses the production of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and chloride anions []. It is structurally related to eosinophil peroxidase (EPX/EPO) []. |