Lysozyme CAS#12650-88-3
Naturally Occurring: Found in animal tissues, tears, and egg whites, ensuring availability in various sources.
Effective Antibacterial Action: Breaks down bacterial cell walls, offering powerful antimicrobial effects.
Versatile Use: Widely applied in medical, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Safe and Non-Toxic: Naturally sourced, making it suitable for use in sensitive applications like healthcare and food preservation.
Lysozyme is an enzyme classified as a glycoside hydrolase. It is present in various animal tissues and organs, as well as in bodily fluids like tears, nasal secretions, cervical mucus, and egg whites of birds. Lysozyme works by breaking down the carbohydrate chains in bacterial cell walls, compromising their structural integrity.
Parameters
vapor pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
storage temp. | -20°C |
form | |
color | white |
PH | pH(15g/l, 25℃) : 3.0～5.0 |
biological source | chicken egg white |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water at 10mg/ml. |
Specific Activity | 8000-120000U/mg |
Absorption | 3.9 at 280nm (10 mg enzyme/ml) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | B |
Safety Statements | 23-24/25-22 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | OL5989850 |
F | 3-10 |
HS Code | 35079090 |
Toxicity | mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,5800mg/kg (5800mg/kg),BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY)LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSIONBEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA,Oyo Yakuri. Pharmacometrics. Vol. 21, Pg. 587, 1981. |
Lysozyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptidoglycans in bacterial cell walls. It is employed in the production of spheroplasts and acts as a preservative to inhibit the growth of various food spoilage microorganisms.
