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词汇 lysozyme
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Definition of lysozyme in English:

lysozyme

noun ˈlʌɪsəzʌɪmˈlaɪsəˌzaɪm
mass nounBiochemistry
  • An enzyme which catalyses the destruction of the cell walls of certain bacteria, and occurs notably in tears and egg white.

    〔生化〕溶菌酶

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Several detailed studies were carried out with the proteins lysozyme and ferritin.
    • The results were also verified by examining the spectra of two purified proteins, albumin and lysozyme.
    • He succeeded in purifying lysozyme, a bacteria-destroying enzyme found in tears and saliva, and characterized the substances acted upon by the enzyme.
    • The enzyme, hen egg lysozyme, has not been shown to form fibrils in vivo, and only mutants have been associated with amyloid-related diseases.
    • Intriguingly, enzymes such as lipase, lysozyme, and subtilisin retained their activities in organic solvents.

Origin

Early 20th century: from lysis + a shortened form of enzyme.

Definition of lysozyme in US English:

lysozyme

nounˈlīsəˌzīmˈlaɪsəˌzaɪm
Biochemistry
  • An enzyme that catalyzes the destruction of the cell walls of certain bacteria, occurring notably in tears and egg white.

    〔生化〕溶菌酶

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The results were also verified by examining the spectra of two purified proteins, albumin and lysozyme.
    • He succeeded in purifying lysozyme, a bacteria-destroying enzyme found in tears and saliva, and characterized the substances acted upon by the enzyme.
    • Intriguingly, enzymes such as lipase, lysozyme, and subtilisin retained their activities in organic solvents.
    • The enzyme, hen egg lysozyme, has not been shown to form fibrils in vivo, and only mutants have been associated with amyloid-related diseases.
    • Several detailed studies were carried out with the proteins lysozyme and ferritin.

Origin

Early 20th century: from lysis + a shortened form of enzyme.

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