Cytolysin
CLASS OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS
Cytolysin refers to the substance secreted by microorganisms, plants or animals that is specifically toxic to individual cells,Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP) - Thesaurus - Cytolysin "Cytolysin" entry from the American Heritage Medical Dictionary, on TheFreeDictionary.com (Retrieved on January 22, 2009) in many cases causing their dissolution through lysis.