A novel anti-inflammatory activity of lysozyme: modulation of serum complement activation

Lysozyme is an ubiquitous enzyme found in most biological secretions and leukocytes. This study was aimed at investigating its interaction with other inflammatory mediators on mucosa surfaces, particularly the complement system. Lysozyme has been shown in our present study, to inhibit the haemolytic...

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Main Author: M. O. Ogundele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1998-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629359890893