Term Name: caspase complex
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.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0008303]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: endopeptidase complex
has subtype: calpain complex GPI-anchor transamidase complex