autocytolysin


autolysin

 [aw-tol´ĭ-sin] a lysin originating in an organism and capable of destroying its own cells and tissues.

au·tol·y·sin

(aw-tol'i-sin), An antibody that in the presence of complement causes lysis of the cells and tissues in the body of the individual in whom the lysin is formed. Synonym(s): autocytolysin

au·tol·y·sin

(aw-tol'i-sin) An antibody that causes lysis of the cells and tissues in the body of the individual in whom the lysin is formed.
Synonym(s): autocytolysin.