Lysozyme lysis of a bacteria peptidoglycan cell wall

[deleted-94793]

Hello,

I need help on the exact chemical process involved in the lysis of bacteria by Lysozyme. Specifically outlined steps if possible

Thank You

[deleted-94524]

Hello John,

This comes from the wikipedia page on lysozyme (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysozyme).

Lysozymes, also known as muramidase or N-acetylmuramide glycanhydrolase, are glycoside hydrolases, enzymes (EC 3.2.1.17) that damage bacterial cell walls by catalyzing hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues in a peptidoglycan and between N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues in chitodextrins. Lysozyme is abundant in a number of secretions, such as tears, saliva, human milk, and mucus.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you need any additional information.

Heloise

[deleted-94793]

Thank You this helps

[deleted-94524]

You're welcome! Anytime,

Heloise