caspase complex

I. Literature review

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Namecaspase complex
IDGO_0008303
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

cysteine-type endopeptidase complex

Description

A protein complex that contains one or more cysteine-type endopeptidases (also called caspases), which give the complex a peptidase activity with specificity for the hydrolysis of aspartyl bonds. These complexes may be involved e.g. in apoptotic or inflammation processes.

Comment

Note that this term was reinstated from obsolete.

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