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lysosome

Membrane-enclosed structure, or organelle, inside a cell, principally found in animal cells. Lysosomes contain enzymes that can break down proteins and other biological substances. They play a part in digestion, and in the white blood cells known as phagocytes the lysosome enzymes attack ingested bacteria.



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In contrast, compared with air controls, we observed an increase that was significant for MPO directly after and for lysozome 2 hr after exposure (Table 2).
 
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