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caspase
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun caspase has 1 sense
  1. caspase - any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis
    --1 is a kind of     protease, peptidase, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme

Definitions from the Web

Caspase

Definition: A family of enzymes involved in programmed cell death (apoptosis), playing a crucial role in various physiological processes and diseases.

Sample sentences:

  • The activation of caspases leads to the dismantling of cellular components during apoptosis.
  • Researchers are studying the potential therapeutic applications targeting caspase activity.

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