It keeps nasty things at bay — my minute mess (anag) (6,6)
I believe the answer is:
immune system
(Other definitions for immune system that I've seen before include "Body's protection against diseases" , "Body's infection-fighting set-up" , "The body's natural defence" .)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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