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GO: Cellular Component

apoptosome

Term ID
GO:0043293
Synonyms
Definition
A multisubunit protein complex involved in the signaling phase of the apoptotic process. In mammals it is typically composed of seven Apaf-1 subunits bound to cytochrome c and caspase-9. A similar complex to promote apoptosis is formed from homologous gene products in other eukaryotic organisms. (4)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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