Genomic variations in myeloperoxidase gene in the Japanese population.

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Myeloperoxidase (MPO; EC 1.11.1.7) is a lysosomal hemeprotein that plays an important role in the host defense mechanism against microbial diseases. This neutrophil disorder, characterized by the lack of MPO, may result in a weakened defense activity. Complete MPO deficiency has been postulated to be to originate from genomic mutation. Recently, two Japanese patients were reported with MPO deficiency. Both had...

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