This June 5, 2024, image shows lysozyme crystals aboard the International Space Station. Lysozyme is a protein found in bodily fluids like tears, saliva, and milk, and is used as a control compound to demonstrate well-formed crystals. Lysozyme plays a vital role in innate immunity, protecting against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The crystals were grown with Redwire’s PIL-BOX in a study of the effect of microgravity on various types of crystals production.
Image credit: Redwire
这张2024年6月5日的图像展示了国际空间站上的溶菌酶晶体。溶菌酶是一种存在于眼泪、唾液和乳汁等体液中的蛋白质，常被用作对照化合物来展示结构良好的晶体。溶菌酶在先天免疫系统中发挥着至关重要的作用，能够抵御细菌、病毒和真菌的侵袭。这些晶体是利用Redwire公司的PIL-BOX设备培育而成，旨在研究微重力环境对不同类型晶体生长的影响。
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