Lactoperoxidase Proteins and Enzymes

Lactoperoxidase is an antibacterial agent in cow milk. The heme protein lactoperoxidase (LPO), also referred to as salivary peroxidase (SPO), is an oxidoreductase secreted into milk. LPO belongs to the XPO subfamily of the peroxidase family. It is expressed in mammary and salivary glands, and in the presence of H2O2, LPO acts as a catalyst for the oxidation of many phenols and aromatic amines. It is crucial for protecting the lactating mammary gland and intestinal tract of newborn infants ...