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. Lyz1 is active against a range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Less effective than Lyz2 in killing Gram-negative bacteria. Lyz1 and Lyz2 are equally effective in killing Gram-positive bacteria.
Similarity
Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 22 family.
Sequence
MKALLTLGLLLLSVTAQAKVYNRCELARILKRNGMDGYRGVKLADWVCLAQHESNYNTRATNYNRGDRSTDYGIFQINSRYWCNDGKTPRSKNACGINCSALLQDDITAAIQCAKRVVRDPQGIRAWVAWRTQCQNRDLSQYIRNCGV