OBO ID: GO:0097199
Term Name: cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic signaling pathway Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • activator caspase activity
  • apical caspase activity
  • cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic signalling pathway
  • initiator caspase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile, and contributing to the apoptotic signaling pathway. (2)
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Ontology: GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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