title: Peroxidase-mediated virucidal systems.
abstract: Peroxidase (myeloperoxidase or lactoperoxidase), hydrogen peroxide, and a halide such as iodide, bromide, or chloride form a potent virucidal system that is effective against polio and vaccinia viruis, particularly at a low pH. The peroxidase-halide-hydrogen peroxide system may contribute to the host defense against certain viral infections.
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001965:Bromides; D002712:Chlorides; D003588:Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007454:Iodides; D010544:Peroxidases / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017955:Poliovirus / Q000187:drug effects*; D014616:Vaccinia virus / Q000187:drug effects*; D014776:Virus Cultivation
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D001965:Bromides; D002712:Chlorides; D007454:Iodides; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D010544:Peroxidases