What is lysozyme used to break down?

Lysozyme is an enzyme used to break down bacterial cell walls to improve protein or nucleic acid extraction efficiency. Lysozymes (muramidases) are a family of enzymes with antimicrobial activity characterized by the ability to damage the cell wall of bacteria. The enzyme acts by catalyzing the hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-linkages between N…

Can I add lysozyme to my B-per reagent?

For better lysis efficiency and if there are inclusion bodies, we recommend adding Lysozyme (Cat. No. 90082) to the reagent. Alternatively, you may purchase the B-PER Bacterial Protein Extraction Reagent with Enzymes Kit (Cat. No. 90078 or 90079) that includes the B-PER Bacterial Protein Extraction Reagent, DNase I, and Lysozyme.

What are lysozyme inhibitors?

Lysozyme is an ancient bactericidal enzyme that is part of the antibacterial defense system of vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Bacteria colonizing or infecting an animal host have developed various ways to overcome lysozyme action, a recently proposed mechanism being the production of lysozyme inhibitors.

What are lysozymes (muramidases)?

Lysozymes (muramidases) are a family of enzymes with antimicrobial activity characterized by the ability to damage the cell wall of bacteria.

Lysozyme is an enzyme present in both animal and human lacrimal gland secretions (or tears), gastric secretions, nasal mucus, and egg white. It is discovered in 1921 by Sir Alexander Fleming. The lysozymes catalyze the breakdown of certain carbohydrates that are found in the cell walls of certain bacteria (for example, cocci).

What are the side effects of lysozyme?

Some possible side effects of Lysozyme include rash and redness, anorexia, and gastrointestinal upset. Who should not take Lysozyme? Anyone who is allergic to Lysozyme or any ingredient of the formulation.