Lactoperoxidase: identification and isolation from Harderian and lacrimal glands.
Investigation of bovine lacrimal and harderian glands revealed the presence of the enzyme lactoperoxidase, which was isolated and purified. A nonheme, iron-containing protein was identified at the same time. Both proteins are present in milk, mammary glands, and salivary glands. Their roles are discussed: The lactoperoxidase may be important in controlling bacterial flora.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002845:Chromatography; D005260:Female; D005779:Immunodiffusion; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000201:enzymology*; D008297:Male; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal / Q000201:enzymology; D008892:Milk; D010544:Peroxidases; D011506:Proteins; D011817:Rabbits; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000201:enzymology
D011506:Proteins; D010544:Peroxidases