Question

Lysozyme one of the constituent of the saliva of human being acts like which?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:it acts like physiological barrier in innate immunity as it kills the harmful bacteria

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Answer 2

Answer:

an antimicrobial

Explanation:

• The antimicrobial enzyme lysozyme, also known as muramidase or N-acetylmuramide glycanhydrolase, is produced by mammals as part of their innate immune system.
• Water, electrolyte (salts) of sodium potassium chloride and bicarbonates, salivary amylase (ptylin), and lysozyme make up saliva.
• Lysozyme has antimicrobial properties.
• Lysozyme is an important component of antibacterial in saliva because it is an integral part of the nonspecific immune defence process.
• It contributes to the host's nonimmune defence against microorganisms, maintaining the mouth cavity's steady state homeostasis.

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