Caspase 9
MESHD053453
A long pro-domain caspase that contains a CASPASE RECRUITMENT DOMAIN in its pro-domain region. Caspase 9 is activated during cell stress by mitochondria-derived proapoptotic factors and by CARD SIGNALING ADAPTOR PROTEINS such as APOPTOTIC PROTEASE-ACTIVATING FACTOR 1. It activates APOPTOSIS by cleaving and activating EFFECTOR CASPASES.
Synonyms
- ICE-LAP6 Protein
- ICE LAP6 Protein
- Caspase-9
- Apoptotic Protease Activating Factor 3
- ICE-Like Apoptotic Protease 6
- ICE Like Apoptotic Protease 6
- Procaspase-9
- Procaspase 9
- Pro-Caspase-9
- Pro Caspase 9
Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:51.397Z