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muramidase

/mjʊˈræm.ɪ.deɪz/

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

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/mjʊˈræm.ɪ.deɪz/C2formalscientific
  • esEnzima presente en fluidos biológicos como la saliva, el sudor y las lágrimas, que destruye las paredes celulares de ciertas bacterias y actúa como agente antimicrobiano natural.

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.

  1. Antibacterial enzymeC1formalscientific

    An enzyme naturally present in bodily fluids such as saliva, tears, and sweat that breaks down bacterial cell walls, providing a defense against certain infections.

    esMuramidasa (lisozima) antibacterial

    • Muramidase in tears helps protect the eyes from bacterial infections.
    • The presence of muramidase in saliva is part of the body's first line of defense.
    • Researchers are studying muramidase for its potential as a natural preservative.

    Sinónimoslysozyme