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lysozyme

/ˈlaɪ.sə.zaɪm/

Traducción: Enzima presente en fluidos biológicos como saliva, sudor y lágrimas, que destruye las paredes celulares de ciertas bacterias, actuando como agente antimicrobiano natural.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈlaɪ.sə.zaɪm/

An enzyme present in bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, and tears that breaks down the cell walls of certain bacteria, acting as a natural antimicrobial agent.

  • 🇪🇸Enzima presente en fluidos biológicos como saliva, sudor y lágrimas, que destruye las paredes celulares de ciertas bacterias, actuando como agente antimicrobiano natural.
  1. Antibacterial enzyme C1 formal scientific

    An enzyme naturally present in bodily secretions such as saliva, tears, and sweat that breaks down the cell walls of certain bacteria, acting as a mild antimicrobial agent.

    • Lysozyme in tears helps protect the eyes from bacterial infections.
    • The presence of lysozyme in saliva is part of the body's first line of defense.
    • Researchers study lysozyme to understand its role in the immune system.

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    Sinónimos: muramidase

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