In Hashimotos disease, an autoimmune attack on the thyroid, the Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody (TPO) attacks an enzyme normally found in your thyroid gland, the Thyroid Peroxidase.

The Thyroid Peroxidase is an enzyme important in the production of thyroid hormones.

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