LYSOZYME
\lˈa͡ɪsəzˌa͡ɪm], \lˈaɪsəzˌaɪm], \l_ˈaɪ_s_ə_z_ˌaɪ_m]\
Definitions of LYSOZYME
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By Princeton University
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A basic enzyme that is present in saliva, tears, egg white, and many animal fluids. It functions as an antibacterial agent. The enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues in peptidoglycan and between N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues in chitodextrin. EC 3.2.1.17.
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