| Term Name: | separase-securin complex |
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| Synonyms: | Cut1-2 complex |
| Definition: | A protein complex that includes separase (a protease which cleaves cohesin as part of chromosome separation) and securin, a protease inhibitor. Chromosome separation is inhibited until securin is degraded by the Anaphase Promoting Complex (APC). |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990520] QuickGO AmiGO |