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Lysozyme

What is Lysozyme?

Lysozyme , also known as muramidase or N-acetylmuramide glycanhydrolase, are glycoside hydrolases, enzymes. [1]

Large amounts of lysozyme can be found in egg white. [1]



History

The antibacterial property of hen egg white, due to the lysozyme it contains, was first observed by Laschtschenko in 1909, although it was not until 1922 that the name 'lysozyme' was coined, by Alexander Fleming (1881–1955), the discoverer of penicillin. [1]

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Products containing Lysozyme


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Lysozyme - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Egg White Lysozyme

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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchAugust 31, 2011 @ 4:56 PM

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