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Lysozyme

Lysozyme is a protein found in human breast milk as well as most epithelial surface secretions including tears, nasogastric, saliva and bronchial. Lysozyme in the human body acts as a protective barrier against environmental agents and, in doing so, helps prevent infections. Lysozyme has the following properties:

• Anti-bacterial
  • Functions by weakening the bonds in the bacterial cell wall.
• Anti-viral
• Anti-fungal
• Acts synergistically with lactoferrin to potentiate the activity of both proteins

Because of the important role lysozyme plays in the human body, a wide variety of potential products could be pursued. The following are some examples of how lysozyme could be used to enhance human and animal health:

• Gastrointestinal health
  • Dietary management of acute diarrhea
• Treatment and prevention of topical infections

For more information on lysozyme, please see our lysozyme references page.