ANTI-NEUTROPHIL MYELOPEROXIDASE

Использование

Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (1 paper)

Общее описание

Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is an oxidoreductase which is part of the heme peroxidase superfamily.

Биохимия/физиол Действия

Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is present in the neutrophils and released when leukocytes are activated. It takes part in defense mechanisms and oxidizes low-density lipoprotein. MPO possesses a chlorinating activity with which it generates hypochlorous acid (an anti-microbial agent). It also decreases the bioavailability of nitric oxide.