caspase complex

Term ID

GO:0008303

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. 15569692

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO