subtilisin
/sʌbˈtɪlɪsɪn/Biochemistry
noun
Any of a group of proteolytic enzymes originally isolated from the soil-borne bacterium Bacillus subtilis and used in detergents, processed foods, etc., and in research.
- Subtilisins are produced by numerous species of Bacillus; those used commercially include B. licheniformis and B. amyloliquefaciens..
Origin
1950s. From classical Latin subtīlis subtle + -in. Compare earlier subtilin.
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