Autolysis is a term related to the self-destruction of biological cells.

One of the most clinically significant bacteria to undergo autolysis is Strep. Pneumoniae - usually as the colony ages its center undergoes autolysis

cell autolysis may be result of inhury and unwanted when it is termed necrosis or it may be programmed when its called apoptosis

Autolysis.

John Christopher Makemson has written:

'Autolysis of Sphaerotilus discophorus' -- subject(s): Autolysis, Sphaerotilus Discophorus