Myeloperoxidase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Myeloperoxidase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A peroxidase enzyme most abundantly present in neutrophil granulocytes, responsible for the greenish colour of pus and mucus.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A peroxidase enzyme most abundantly present in neutrophil granulocytes, responsible for the greenish colour of pus and mucus.
Example Sentences
It has been shown previously that purified myeloperoxidase and crystalline horseradish peroxidase detoxify diphtheria and tetanus toxin when mixtures of crude toxin and peroxidase are dialyzed against dilute hydrogen peroxide.
Word Forms
- myeloperoxidases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include myeloperoxydase, mieloperoxidase, verdoperoxidase, hemoperoxidase, peroxidase, poroxidase.
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