Definitions

1. noun

A type of bacterial enzyme that breaks down and inactivates lysozyme, an enzyme found in saliva and mucus that helps to protect against bacterial infections.

“The researchers studied the effects of isolysin on the antibacterial properties of human saliva.”

2. verb

To inactivate or break down lysozyme, typically by the action of isolysin.

“The bacteria isolated from the patient’s wound were found to isolate lysozyme, rendering the patient’s immune system less effective.”