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n. - An enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria.

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  • Interestingly, lysozyme is also found in tears, so in theory you could fine your Cabernets by weeping into them.
  • NMR spectroscopy of the protein lysozyme in their experimental new superconducting spectrometer, and published the first paper on that subject.
  • Tears are salt, as are all body fluids, and also contain a protein called lysozyme, which has the ability to kill bacteria and thus lend tears a disinfecting quality.
  • These contain a chemical called "lysozyme" which functions as an anti-bacterial and protects our eyes from infection.
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