Autolysin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autolysin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyses a component of the cell (or tissue) in which it is produced.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyses a component of the cell (or tissue) in which it is produced.
Word Forms
- autolysins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pneumococcal, autolysate, endolysin, cytolysin, autolysis, autolyzate.
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