"Hydrolytic enzymes" refers to a type of protein that helps break down larger molecules into smaller ones by using water. These enzymes play an important role in digestion and other biological processes by helping to break down food, waste, and cellular components into simpler substances that can be used or eliminated by the body.
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Autophagy provides the controlled destruction of old or damaged subcellular organelles (e.g., mitochondria) or other objects inside eukaryotic cells; after cytoplasmic membranes rearrange to surround the targets, those bodies merge with lysosomes (small packages
of hydrolytic enzymes) so the targets are completely broken down without exposing the rest of the cell to that destruction.
Recently, oxidative enzymes were discovered which utilize oxygen and work together
with hydrolytic enzymes to break down cellulose more efficiently.
Given that ACh is rapidly and efficiently hydrolyzed by the closely
related hydrolytic enzymes acetyl - and butyrylcholinesterase (AChE, BChE)(2), measuring these enzymes» activity provides an effective biomarker of the immunosuppressive power of the autonomous nervous system.
Westall, F.C. (2007) Abnormal hormonal control of
gut hydrolytic enzymes causes autoimmune attack on the CNS by production of immune - mimic and adjuvant molecules: a comprehensive explanation for the induction of multiple sclerosis.
«Enzymes at work: Breaking down stubborn cellulose for biofuels:
Hydrolytic enzymes break down cellulose better and thus pave the way to competitive biofuels.»
Sprouting of grains for a limited period causes increased activities
of hydrolytic enzymes, improvement in the contents of certain essential amino acids, total sugars, and B ‐ group vitamins, and a decrease in dry matter, starch, and antinutrients.