Native lysozyme from human neutrophils. Occurs in specific granules of human polymorphonuclear leukocytes and takes part in antibacterial activity of leukocytes. Hydrolyzes β1,4-linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid (2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-[1′-carboxymethyl]-glucopyranose) residues in chitin.
Synonyms: Lysozyme, Human Neutrophil; N-Acetylmuramyl Hydrolase, Muramidase
MDL Number: MFCD00131557
Purity: >=95% (SDS-PAGE)
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Other Notes: Lollike, K., et al. 1995. Leukemia 9, 206.Gordon, L.I., et al. 1979. J. Clin. Invest. 64, 226.