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human lysozyme-containing goat milk

A preparation of human lysozyme-containing goat milk produced by goats that have been genetically engineered to produce human lysozyme in the milk, which may potentially be used for the prevention of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). Upon administration of human lysozyme-containing goat milk, the human lysozyme, which acts as an antimicrobial, may promote the growth of beneficial bacteria while preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This may prevent GvHD, which has been associated with the loss of microbial diversity in the GI tract and changes in the gut microbiota. Human lysozyme is an enzyme naturally present in human milk.
Synonym:human lysozyme goat milk
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