lysozyme

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 em fluidos biológicos como saliva, suor e lágrimas, que destrói a parede celular de certas bactérias, atuando 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.

   🇵🇹Enzima antibacteriana

   Sinônimos: muramidase

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