MeSH definition : A long pro-domain caspase that contains a caspase recruitment domain in its pro-domain
region. Activation of this enzyme can occur via the interaction of its caspase recruitment
domain with CARD SIGNALING ADAPTOR PROTEINS. Caspase 2 plays a role in APOPTOSIS by
cleaving and activating effector pro-caspases. Several isoforms of this protein exist
due to multiple alternative splicing of its MESSENGER RNA.;
MeSH synonym : ich 1 protease; ich-1 protease; Caspase-2;
A long pro-domain caspase that contains a caspase recruitment domain in its pro-domain
region. Activation of this enzyme can occur via the interaction of its caspase recruitment
domain with CARD SIGNALING ADAPTOR PROTEINS. Caspase 2 plays a role in APOPTOSIS by
cleaving and activating effector pro-caspases. Several isoforms of this protein exist
due to multiple alternative splicing of its MESSENGER RNA.