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Disintegration substantially acclerates autolysis of yeast cells. Three proteases (A, B, and C) take part in the autolytic process, protease A being the activator of the other two enzymes. The role of proteases B and C in the process depends on temperature. At 40 °C both proteases are active while at 50 °C the major role is played by protease C. At 40 °C NaCl acts as inhibitor while at 50 °C it activates the process.
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Běhalová, B., Beran, K. Activation of proteolytic enzymes during autolysis of disintegrated baker’s Yeast. Folia Microbiol 24, 455–461 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02927176
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