MeSH definition : 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.;
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.