1. Products or substances resulting from autolysis, the breakdown of cells or tissues by their own enzymes.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; plural form

Examples

• The autolyzates from yeast cells were analyzed to identify protein fragments.
• Bacterial autolyzates can be used in laboratory media to promote microbial growth.
• The researchers studied autolyzates to understand cellular degradation pathways.
• Meat autolyzates are sometimes used as flavoring agents in food processing.
• Plant tissue autolyzates contain various enzymes and metabolic byproducts.