Pub. Date : 2012 Aug
PMID : 22355012
1 Functional Relationships(s)Download |
Sentence | Compound Name | Protein Name | Organism |
| 1 | Whereas all MHPs oxidize specific halides to generate the corresponding hypohalous acid, MPO is unique in its capacity to oxidize chloride at physiologic pH to produce hypochlorous acid (HOCl), a potent microbicide that contributes to neutrophil-mediated host defense against infection. | Chlorides | myeloperoxidase | Homo sapiens |