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au·tol·y·sis

(ô-tŏl′ĭ-sĭs)

The breaking down of cells or tissues by their own enzymes. Also called self-digestion.

au′to·lyt′ic (ô′tə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.

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autolysis

(ɔːˈtɒlɪsɪs)

(Biochemistry) the destruction of cells and tissues of an organism by enzymes produced by the cells themselves

[C20: via German from Greek autos self + lusis loosening, release]

autolytic adj

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au•tol•y•sis

(ɔˈtɒl ə sɪs)

n.

the breakdown of plant or animal tissue by the action of enzymes contained in the tissue affected; self-digestion.

[1900–05]

au•to•lyt•ic (ˌɔt lˈɪt ɪk) adj.

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autolysis - lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process

self-digestion

lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria

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autolisis

autolyse

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These ones had their number increased probably due to the cell autolysis or diminished competition for nutrients.

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The electron microscopic evaluation is only done if no or remarkably few asbestos bodies are found under the light microscope, but secondary lung changes like fibrosis, inflammation, putrefaction or autolysis are present, according to the current Helsinki Criteria [5].

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The cytoplasmic area is light eosinophilic, finely granular, and often indistinct because of early onset of autolysis in adrenal medullary tissue [3].

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Bacterial DNA is released by the action of the secreted metalloprotease gelatinase (GelE) on the major autolysin (AtlA), but only in a subpopulation of cells (ca 15%) that do not, concomitantly, express serine protease (SprE) for preventing autolysis. The released chromosomal eDNA then facilitates initial attachment and microcolony formation (11, 12).

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Vitreous humor (VH) is less subjected to rapid autolysis and thus become the preferred fluid for chemical testing in past 40-50 years.