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What is the function of myeloperoxidase?

Convert H₂O₂ in the presence of Cl- to Hypochlorite HOCL˙ in phagolysosomes

Convert H₂O₂ in the presence of Cl- to hydroxyl radical ˙OH in phagolysosomes

To detoxify H₂O₂ to prevent cellular damage

Reduce NADPH to produce the superoxide ion in the phagolysosome

RC 10th Ed. p82