Hyaluronidase is called as spreading factor

  • Hyaluronic acid is a key component of connective tissue that maintain cell structure and viscosity
  • Hyaluronidase breaks down hyaluronic acid
  • This allows fluids and toxins to spread through the tissue and it helps bacteria to penetrate host tissue
  • This enzyme is also important in
    1. Tissue Permiability
    2. bacterial invasion