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THE biological significance of lysozyme is not yet fully established. Its properties suggest that it has a role in immunism against bacterial infections. Lysozyme also seems to show antiviral activity. Previous observations support this possibility.
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FERRARI, R., CALLERIO, C. & PODIO, G. Antiviral Activity of Lysozyme. Nature 183, 548 (1959). https://doi.org/10.1038/183548a0
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