Term Name: | caspase complex |
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Synonyms: | cysteine-type endopeptidase complex |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0008303] QuickGO AmiGO |