Enzyme that cleaves other proteins and regulates apoptosis. Each caspase is synthesized as a large, inactive precursor (a procaspase) that is activated by cleavage, often by another caspase. © [..]

(n) any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis

A long pro-domain caspase that has specificity for the precursor form of Interleukin-1beta. It plays a Role in Inflammation by catalytically converting the inactive Forms of Cytokines such as Interleu [..]

A type of protein that is involved in apoptosis. Caspases are characterized by their unusual ability to cleave proteins at specific sites. Active caspases can often activate other caspases, leading to [..]