c*******r 发帖数: 6 | 1 there are at least 12 caspases rigt now, they are all cystein proteases,
cut after asp (D) thus the name caspases. they are homologous to CED-3.
they can be divided into different groups, seems caspase-1 (ICE interleukin -1
converting enzyme) and some othe caspases are not very important in apoptosis,
but may play a role in immune responce. the other caspases are important in
apoptosis. they can be further divided into several groups by their role in
apoptosis, caspase 8 and 9 are thought to be |
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