Eosinophil peroxidase
The EPX gene encodes a peroxidase wich is predominantly expressed in eosinophils. An association with allergic food reactions is discussed.
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References:
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Romano M et al. (1994) Hereditary eosinophil peroxidase deficiency: immunochemical and spectroscopic studies and evidence for a compound heterozygosity of the defect.
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Nakagawa T et al. (2001) Eosinophilic peroxidase deficiency: Identification of a point mutation (D648N) and prediction of structural changes.
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Sakamaki K et al. (1989) Molecular cloning and characterization of a chromosomal gene for human eosinophil peroxidase.
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Sakamaki K et al. (2000) The eosinophil peroxidase gene forms a cluster with the genes for myeloperoxidase and lactoperoxidase on human chromosome 17.
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NCBI article
NCBI 8288
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OMIM.ORG article
Omim 131399
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Wikipedia article
Wikipedia EN (Eosinophil_peroxidase)
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Update: Aug. 14, 2020