Myeloperoxidase: A New Twist to an Old Tale

Myeloperoxidase: A New Twist to an Old Tale

In recent times myeloperoxidase (MPO) is being implicated in diseases associated with chronic non-microbial pathological processes, which have no direct link with infection, and, in which oxidative stress and inflammation play dominant roles. This article seeks to provide a bird's eye view of t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of clinical biochemistry 2012-04, Vol.27 (2), p.107-109
Hauptverfasser: Anand, Usha, Anand, C. V.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Chemistry/Food Science
Editorial
Enzymes
Epidemiology
Life Sciences
Microbiology
Oxidative stress
Pathology
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Zusammenfassung:In recent times myeloperoxidase (MPO) is being implicated in diseases associated with chronic non-microbial pathological processes, which have no direct link with infection, and, in which oxidative stress and inflammation play dominant roles. This article seeks to provide a bird's eye view of these two aspects of the action of MPO, namely its protective action against micro-organisms and its role in chronic diseases associated with inflammation.
ISSN:0970-1915
0974-0422
DOI:10.1007/s12291-012-0220-0