proteolysis
noun
pro·te·ol·y·sis
ˌprō-tē-ˈä-lə-səs 
: the hydrolysis of proteins or peptides with formation of simpler and soluble products
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Real meats contain glutamate as it is found in proteins, and it is released during proteolysis that occurs during meat aging and cooking [4].
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Catherine Hu, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2015
The three primary reactions that define cheese ripening are glycolysis, proteolysis, and lipolysis.
—Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2017
Using proton pumps and acid phosphatases, the parasite is able to resist degradation by proteolysis, further ensuring its survival within the macrophage.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2011
This action of protein breakdown (proteolysis) determines the structure and sensory properties of Parmigiano Reggiano and its high digestibility.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 13 May 2021
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Catherine Hu, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2015
The three primary reactions that define cheese ripening are glycolysis, proteolysis, and lipolysis.
—Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2017
Using proton pumps and acid phosphatases, the parasite is able to resist degradation by proteolysis, further ensuring its survival within the macrophage.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2011
This action of protein breakdown (proteolysis) determines the structure and sensory properties of Parmigiano Reggiano and its high digestibility.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 13 May 2021
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“Proteolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proteolysis. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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proteolysis
noun
pro·te·ol·y·sis
ˌprōt-ē-ˈäl-ə-səs
plural proteolyses
-ˌsēz
: the hydrolysis of proteins or peptides with formation of simpler and soluble products (as in digestion)
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