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Lysozyme is an enzyme found commonly in your tears. It defends your body against foreign invaders through you eyes. (You eyelashes also provide protection) The lysozyme damage bacterial cell walls via catalyzing hydrolysis.

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Lysozyme is found in the body secretions?

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