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Fragment the oocysts using glass beads and vortexing according to ref 1
Hydrogen peroxide produced by neutrophils is used mainly by MPO which catalyzes oxidation reactions with the involvement of chlorine ions to produce hypochlorous acid (HOCl), hydroxyl radicals (OH ), singlet oxygen (O 2 1 ), and ozone (O 3 ) with strong bactericidal properties ( 2 - + H 2 O 2 OH - + OH - + O 2 ) and the Fenton reaction (H 2 O 2 + Fe 2+ Fe 3+ + OH - + OH - ) with the participation of pro-oxidant ions of transition metals (mostly Fe 2+ /Cu 2+ ) (51)
It helps the body produce and replenish white blood cells, particularly lymphocytes, which produce antibodies to fight infections
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce oxidative stress and may influence the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color