caspase

caspase

(ˈkæspeɪz)

n

a type of enzyme that is involved in apoptosis and necrosis

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caspase - any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis peptidase, protease, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme - any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis

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