MPO is a special type of protein found in the body that cause chemical changes. MPO is typically stored in a certain type of WBCs. These cells release MPO when blood vessels are damaged or become inflamed.
MPO increases the risk of heart-attack in several ways:
1.MPO changes low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) into an even more harmful form that gets collected as plaque in our arteries.
2.MPO production leads to the damage of our artery wall.
3.MPO hinders the protective effects of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol).