All of the following are mediators of inflammation except-: (A) Tumour necrosis factor-a, (B) Interleukin-1, (C) Myeloperoxidase, (D) Prostaglandins
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., MyeloperoxidaseMyeloperoxidase is not an inflammatory mediator. It is an enzyme of neutrophil which catalyzes the conversion of Ct, Br-, and and SCN- to the corresponding acids (HOC1, HOBr etc.). These acids are potent oxidants and help in destroying the invading organisms.