proteolysis

[ proh-tee-ol-uh-sis ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. the breaking down of proteins into simpler compounds, as in digestion.

proteolysis

/ ˌprəʊtɪəˈlɪtɪk; ˌprəʊtɪˈɒlɪsɪs /

noun

1. the hydrolysis of proteins into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes: occurs esp during digestion

Derived Forms

• proteolytic, adjective

Other Words From

• pro·te·o·lyt·ic [proh-tee-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of proteolysis¹

1875–80; proteo- (combining form representing protein ) + -lysis

Word History and Origins

Origin of proteolysis¹

C19: from New Latin, from proteo- (from protein ) + -lysis

Example Sentences

Although protein changes related to familial AD increase amyloid-β levels directly, they might also have consequences for processes other than APP proteolysis.

From Nature

Presumably, the chimaeric protein used in our Letter was unaffected because the conditions did not favour proteolysis.

From Nature

Further, increase in acidity increases proteolysis, thereby liberating alkaline ammonia-derivatives which tend to neutralize the rising acidity and so to restore normal neutrality or alkalinity.

From Project Gutenberg

Excitatory activity promotes the proteolysis of APP and its release into the extracellular space27, 28, 29.

From Nature