Eosinophil peroxidase
Definition:
Mediates tyrosine nitration of secondary granule proteins in mature resting eosinophils. Shows significant inhibitory activity towards Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv by inducing bacterial fragmentation and lysis.
References:
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[1]. Martina Ulrich, et al. Post-translational tyrosine nitration of eosinophil granule toxins mediated by eosinophil peroxidase. J Biol Chem. 2008 Oct 17;283(42):28629-40. [Content Brief]
[2]. Violetta Borelli, et al. Human eosinophil peroxidase induces surface alteration, killing, and lysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Infect Immun. 2003 Feb;71(2):605-13. [Content Brief]
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