Noun
lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process
Source: WordNetDegradation and autolysis Proteases, being themselves proteins, are cleaved by other protease molecules, sometimes of the same variety. Source: Internet
The association of the β rings of the two half-proteasomes triggers threonine -dependent autolysis of the propeptides to expose the active site. Source: Internet
Some proteases are less active after autolysis (e.g. TEV protease ) whilst others are more active (e.g. trypsinogen ). Source: Internet