MeSH definition : A long pro-domain caspase that has specificity for the precursor form of INTERLEUKIN-1BETA.
It plays a role in INFLAMMATION by catalytically converting the inactive forms of
CYTOKINES such as interleukin-1beta to their active, secreted form. Caspase 1 is referred
as interleukin-1beta converting enzyme and is frequently abbreviated ICE.;
A long pro-domain caspase that has specificity for the precursor form of INTERLEUKIN-1BETA.
It plays a role in INFLAMMATION by catalytically converting the inactive forms of
CYTOKINES such as interleukin-1beta to their active, secreted form. Caspase 1 is referred
as interleukin-1beta converting enzyme and is frequently abbreviated ICE.