Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a peroxidase enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MPO gene. Myeloperoxidase is most abundantly expressed in neutrophil granulocytes (a subtype of white blood cells). It is a lysosomal protein stored in azurophilic granules of the neutrophil. MPO has a heme pigment, which causes its green color in secretions rich in neut...
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(mi″ә-lo-pәr-ok´sĭ-dās) a hemoprotein having peroxidase activity, occurring in the primary granules of promyelocytes, myelocytes, and neutrophils, and that exhibits bactericidal, fungicidal, and viricidal properties.
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A metallo-enzyme containing iron, found in the lysosomal granules of myeloid cells, particularly macrophages and neutrophils; responsible for generating potent bacteriocidal activity by the hydrolysis of hydrogen peroxide (produced in the metabolic burst) in the presence of halide ions. Deficiency of myeloperoxidase is not fatal, and it is reportedly absent entirely in chickens.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mī′ĕ-lō-per-oks′i-dās Definitions: 1. A peroxidase occurring in phagocytic cells that can oxidize halogen ions (I−) with hydrogen peroxide to the free halogen, also producing two water molecules; an autosomal recessive deficiency of myeloperoxidase leads to impaired bacterial killing; ...
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Myeloperoxidase: An enzyme in leukocytes (white blood cells) that is linked to inflammation and cardiovascular disease. An elevated blood level of the enzyme predicts the early risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack). Abbreviated MPO.
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