Activation of proteolytic enzymes during autolysis of disintegrated baker's yeast.
Disintegration substantially accelerates 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 degrees C both proteases are active while at 50 degrees C the major role is played by protease C. At 40 degrees C NaCl acts as inhibitor while at 50 degrees C it activates the process.
D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases / Q000378:metabolism*; D012441:Saccharomyces cerevisiae / Q000201:enzymology*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology; D013696:Temperature
D012965:Sodium Chloride; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases