Hyphae are parasitic or saprophytic and the tips secrete enzymes to digest and penetrate the food supply. 菌丝为腐生或寄生，其末端分泌消化性酶溶透寄主。
Myeloperoxidase is a central inflammatory enzyme secreted by activated macrophages and is involved in multiple stages of plaque destabilization and patient outcome. 髓过氧化酶是一种重要的炎性酶，由活化的巨噬细胞分泌，涉及斑块脱稳定化的多个阶段，和患者的最终结局有关。
