inovapure is a standardized preparation of lysozyme, a natural antimicrobial enzyme extracted from chicken egg white. Several mammals, including humans, produce lysozyme, generally in saliva, milk and tears, where it plays an important role in the immune system, protecting against infection. This makes it a logical, safe and natural antimicrobial for use in pharmaceutical applications.

inovapure inhibits the growth of a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria by effectively rupturing the peptidoglycan layer of the cell wall. Research has also shown that it can also have a chitinase-like activity on certain fungi.