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autolysin

  (ô-tŏl'ĭ-sĭn, ô'tə-lī'sĭn) pronunciation
n.

A substance, such as an enzyme, that is capable of destroying the cells or tissues of an organism within which it is produced.


 
 
Medical Dictionary: au·tol·y·sin
(ô-tŏl'ĭ-sĭn, ô'tə-lī'sĭn)
n.

A substance, such as an enzyme, that is capable of destroying the cells or tissues of an organism within which it is produced. Also called autocytolysin.

 

A lysin originating in an organism and capable of destroying its own cells and tissues.

 
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An autolysin is an enzyme that hydrolyzes (and destroys) the components of a biological cell or a tissue in which it is produced.

This enzyme is similar in function to lysozyme.

Preparation of autolysin: [1] -- [2] -- [3]

See also: Autolysis (biology)


 
 

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