Peroxidase

**Definition:** A hemeprotein from leukocytes. Deficiency of this enzyme leads to a hereditary disorder coupled with disseminated moniliasis. It catalyzes the conversion of a donor and peroxide to an oxidized donor and water. EC 1.11.1.7.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.732.700

**Synonyms:** - Hemi-Myeloperoxidase - Myeloperoxidase