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<StructureSection load='3eri' size='350' side='right' caption='Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry [[2pm4]])' scene=''>
<StructureSection load='3eri' size='350' side='right' caption='Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry [[2pm4]])' scene=''>
== Function ==
== Function ==
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== Relevance ==
== Relevance ==
The short-lived oxidized intermediates of the LPO reaction serve as potent bactericidal agents.  LPO is used as an antimicrobial agent in milk and its products, in cosmetics, toothpaste and ophthalmic solutions.
The short-lived oxidized intermediates of the LPO reaction serve as potent bactericidal agents.  LPO is used as an antimicrobial agent in milk and its products, in cosmetics, toothpaste and ophthalmic solutions.
== Structural highlights ==
The peroxidation of thiocyanate catalyzed by LPO occurs at the heme cavity site<ref>PMID:19339248</ref>.
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==3D structures of lactoperoxidase==
==3D structures of lactoperoxidase==

Revision as of 09:11, 10 April 2016

Humanα-defensin 1 (PDB entry 2pm4)

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3D structures of lactoperoxidase

Updated on 10-April-2016

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