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Myeloperoxidase: Friend and foe

Journal of Leukocyte Biology, ISSN: 0741-5400, Vol: 77, Issue: 5, Page: 598-625
2005
  • 1,884
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 934
    Captures
  • 6
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    1,884
    • Citation Indexes
      1,882
    • Patent Family Citations
      1
      • Patent Families
        1
    • Policy Citations
      1
      • Policy Citation
        1
  • Captures
    934
  • Mentions
    6
    • References
      6
      • Wikipedia
        6

Review Description

Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are highly specialized for their primary function, the phagocytosis and destruction of microorganisms. When coated with opsonins (generally complement and/or antibody), microorganisms bind to specific receptors on the surface of the phagocyte and invagination of the cell membrane occurs with the incorporation of the microorganism into an intracellular phagosome. There follows a burst of oxygen consumption, and much, if not all, of the extra oxygen consumed is converted to highly reactive oxygen species. In addition, the cytoplasmic granules discharge their contents into the phagosome, and death of the ingested microorganism soon follows. Among the antimicrobial systems formed in the phagosome is one consisting of myeloperoxidase (MPO), released into the phagosome during the degranulation process, hydrogen peroxide (H O), formed by the respiratory burst and a halide, particularly chloride. The initial product of the MPO-HO -chloride system is hypochlorous acid, and subsequent formation of chlorine, chloramines, hydroxyl radicals, singlet oxygen, and ozone has been proposed. These same toxic agents can be released to the outside of the cell, where they may attack normal tissue and thus contribute to the pathogenesis of disease. This review will consider the potential sources of HO for the MPO-HO-halide system; the toxic products of the MPO system; the evidence for MPO involvement in the microbicidal activity of neutrophils; the involvement of MPO-independent antimicrobial systems; and the role of the MPO system in tissue injury. It is concluded that the MPO system plays an important role in the microbicidal activity of phagocytes.

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