Autolysin

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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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