Term Name: | activation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic process by cytochrome c |
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Synonyms: | activation of caspase activity by cytochrome c, caspase activation via cytochrome c |
Definition: | Any process that initiates the activity of the inactive enzyme cysteine-type endopeptidase in the context of an apoptotic process and is mediated by cytochrome c. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0008635] QuickGO AmiGO |