Abstract
Peroxidasin (PXDN) is a heme-peroxidase expressed mainly at the extracellular matrix of the vascular endothelium. This enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of chloride or bromide by hydrogen peroxide producing the respective hypohalous acid. The products of PXDN oxidize collagen residues forming cross-linked chains at the basement membrane. In spite of this evidence, the physiological function …