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Caspases, Effector
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Definition
: A subclass of caspases that contain short pro-domain regions. They are activated by the proteolytic action of INITIATOR CASPASES. Once activated they cleave a variety of substrates that cause APOPTOSIS.
Examples
Caspase 3
;
Caspase 6
;
Caspase 7
;
Caspase 14
Other names
Effector Caspases