Myeloperoxidase-DNA Complex

Preferred Label : Myeloperoxidase-DNA Complex;

NCIt synonyms : Myeloperoxidase-Deoxyribonucleic Acid Complex; MPO-DNA Complex;

NCIt 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.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1920707;

Details

Origin ID

C201850;

UMLS CUI

C5908208;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid [UMLS semantic type]
- Nucleic Acid, Nucleoside, or Nucleotide [UMLS semantic type]
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- CTRP Biomarker Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Molecular Genetic Biomarker Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]

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