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1: Acta Haematol. 2000;104(1):10-5.Click here to read Links

Consequences of total and subtotal myeloperoxidase deficiency: risk or benefit ?

Laboratoires réunis Kutter-Lieners-Hastert, Junglinster, Luxembourg.

A group of 100 totally or subtotally myeloperoxidase (MPO)-deficient individuals was compared to a reference population of 118 probands selected at random. Data for a protective effect of the deficiency against cardiovascular damage are presented. On the other hand, a significantly higher occurrence of severe infections and chronic inflammatory processes was noted among the deficient patients. An increased incidence of cancer among the MPO-deficient individuals was not demonstrated. Copyright 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel

PMID: 11111115 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]