LYZ
Function
Lysozymes have primarily a bacteriolytic function; those in tissues and body fluids are associated with the monocyte-macrophage system and enhance the activity of immunoagents. Has bacteriolytic activity against M.luteus.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 22 family.
Tissue Specificity
In the egg white and polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
Lysozyme C, Allergen Gal d IV, LYZ