Definition of lysozyme in English:
lysozyme
noun ˈlʌɪsəzʌɪmˈlaɪsəˌzaɪm
mass nounBiochemistry An enzyme which catalyses the destruction of the cell walls of certain bacteria, and occurs notably in tears and egg white.
Example sentencesExamples
- Several detailed studies were carried out with the proteins lysozyme and ferritin.
- The results were also verified by examining the spectra of two purified proteins, albumin and lysozyme.
- He succeeded in purifying lysozyme, a bacteria-destroying enzyme found in tears and saliva, and characterized the substances acted upon by the enzyme.
- The enzyme, hen egg lysozyme, has not been shown to form fibrils in vivo, and only mutants have been associated with amyloid-related diseases.
- Intriguingly, enzymes such as lipase, lysozyme, and subtilisin retained their activities in organic solvents.
Origin
Early 20th century: from lysis + a shortened form of enzyme.