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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 Tissue Permiability and bacterial invasion