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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Oxidoreductases > Peroxidases > Peroxidase

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Peroxidase  

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Entry terms

  • Hemi Myeloperoxidase
  • Hemi-Myeloperoxidase
  • Myeloperoxidase

Note

  • a hemeprotein synthesized by leukocytes: do not confuse with PEROXIDASES, a subclass of oxidoreductases

Scope note

  • A hemeprotein from leukocytes. Deficiency of this enzyme leads to a hereditary disorder coupled with disseminated moniliasis. It catalyzes the conversion of a donor and peroxide to an oxidized donor and water. EC 1.11.1.7.

History note

  • 94; was MYELOPEROXIDASE 1975-93 (see under PEROXIDASES 1975-85); GUAIACOL PEROXIDASE & HYDROPEROXIDASE II were see MYELOPEROXIDASE 1989-93

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009195

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