1. in a manner relating to or involving proteolysis; by means of the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• The enzyme acts proteolytically to break down the protein substrate.
• Digestive enzymes work proteolytically in the stomach to process food.
• The bacteria produce proteolytically active compounds that degrade collagen.
• This protease functions proteolytically by cleaving peptide bonds.
• The treatment proteolytically degrades the fibrin clot.