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Science 17 June 1966:
Vol. 152. no. 3729, pp. 1626 - 1627
DOI: 10.1126/science.152.3729.1626
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Lactoperoxidase: Identification and Isolation from Harderian and Lacrimal Glands

Martin Morrison 1 and Peter Z. Allen 2

1 Department of Biochemistry, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, California
2 Department of Microbiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York

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.


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