Enhancing hypothiocyanite production by lactoperoxidase – mechanism and chemical properties of promotors
Background: The heme enzyme lactoperoxidase is found in body secretions where it significantly contributes to the humoral immune response against pathogens. After activation the peroxidase oxidizes thiocyanate to hypothiocyanite which is known for its microbicidal properties. Yet several pathologies...
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Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig
2016
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