autolysin /au·tol·y·sin/ (aw-tol´ĭ-sin) a lysin originating in an organism and capable of destroying its own cells and tissues.
au·tol·y·sin (ô-t l  -sn, ô t -l sn)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. |
autolysin
a lysin originating in an organism and capable of destroying its own cells and tissues.
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