Myeloperoxidase-DNA Complex

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid|Nucleic Acid, Nucleoside, or Nucleotide

**Definition:** A complex comprised of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and DNA that is found in antimicrobial neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). MPO-DNA complex levels are correlated with the level of NETs and increased levels of NETs are associated with destructive inflammation, which may lead to various inflammatory diseases.

**Synonyms:** - MPO-DNA Complex - Myeloperoxidase-Deoxyribonucleic Acid Complex