Applications of Lysozyme, an Innate Immune Defense Factor, as an Alternative Antibiotic
Lysozyme is a ~14 kDa protein present in many mucosal secretions (tears, saliva, and mucus) and tissues of animals and plants, and plays an important role in the innate immunity, providing protection against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Three main different types of lysozymes are known: the c-type...
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Main Authors: | Patrizia Ferraboschi (Author), Samuele Ciceri (Author), Paride Grisenti (Author) |
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