1. A product or substance resulting from autolysis, the breakdown of cells or tissues by their own enzymes.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; microbiology

Examples

• The yeast autolysate was used as a nutrient source in the fermentation medium.
• Bacterial autolysate contains proteins and other compounds released from lysed cells.
• The autolysate from the cultured cells was analyzed for enzyme activity.
• Autolysate products are commonly used in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• The autolysate solution showed increased turbidity as cell breakdown progressed.