Table 2.

MPO Activity of Neutrophils From MPO-Deficient Subject and Her Family Members

Guaiacolic Units/106 Cells % Control
Control subjects 100 
MPO-deficient subject (MP) 
Mother (VP) 24 
Father (DP) 
Guaiacolic Units/106 Cells % Control
Control subjects 100 
MPO-deficient subject (MP) 
Mother (VP) 24 
Father (DP) 

Granulocyte suspensions containing 95% to 97% neutrophils were diluted in sample buffer and guaiacol oxidation was monitored following the OD470 increase at 37°C for 1 minute.25 Peroxidase activity of control subjects was 103 ± 9 SD (n = 6) Guaiacolic Units/106 cellule.

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