Lysozyme

Lysozyme or muramidase is a protein and enzyme present in tears, saliva and other bodily fluids.

Lysozyme is found in certain types of white blood cells (neutrophils and macrophages.

Function
Lysozyme helps block or restrict the growth of bacteria by damaging their cell walls.

Learn more

 * Lysozyme - Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics (2013)