proteolytically

/ˌproʊtiəˈlɪtɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that involves or relates to the breakdown of proteins into smaller parts by enzymes.
    • Scientists studied how the virus is processed proteolytically inside the cell.
    • The enzyme acts proteolytically to digest the proteins in food.
    • The compound was cleaved proteolytically, releasing active fragments.