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Friday, 4 July 2014

Use of the enzyme myeloperoxidase from Neutrophil Granules.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phagocyte

The second type involves the use of the enzyme myeloperoxidase from neutrophil granules.When granules fuse with a phagosome, myeloperoxidase is released into the phagolysosome, and this enzyme uses hydrogen peroxide and chlorine to create hypochlorite, a substance used in domestic bleach. Hypochlorite is extremely toxic to bacteria.Myeloperoxidase contains a heme pigment, which accounts for the green color of secretions rich in neutrophils, such as pus and infected sputum.

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