Research advancements in the purification technology and application of hen egg white lysozyme

The lysozyme obtained from hen egg white (HEWL) is considered as one of the most prevalent natural proteins with extensive investigations conducted on it. It has also found wide-ranging applications in various fields such as food industry, scientific researches, medical treatments as well as materia...

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Main Authors: Liang-Liang Chen, Wen-Pu Shi, Juan-Juan Yang, Chen-Li Jiao, Pei-Feng Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Applied Food Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772502224002427
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Summary:The lysozyme obtained from hen egg white (HEWL) is considered as one of the most prevalent natural proteins with extensive investigations conducted on it. It has also found wide-ranging applications in various fields such as food industry, scientific researches, medical treatments as well as material developments. This article provides a comprehensive review on different techniques used for isolating and purifying HEWL along with exploring its versatile uses in aforementioned areas to establish a fundamental reference for further development and utilization of this natural protein.
ISSN:2772-5022