Lysozyme enzyme, molecular model. Lysozyme is an anti-bacterial enzyme widely distributed in human body fluids and secretions such as tears or saliva.

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Lysozyme enzyme, molecular model. Lysozyme is an anti-bacterial enzyme widely distributed in human body fluids and secretions such as tears or saliva. It targets a protein in the cell walls of bacteria, causing them to burst open and die. This model shows the active site (yellow glow), with lysine amino acid groups highlighted and labelled 'LYS'.

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