MeSH definition : A subclass of caspases that contain short pro-domain regions. They are activated by
the proteolytic action of INITIATOR CASPASES. Once activated they cleave a variety
of substrates that cause APOPTOSIS.;
A subclass of caspases that contain short pro-domain regions. They are activated by
the proteolytic action of INITIATOR CASPASES. Once activated they cleave a variety
of substrates that cause APOPTOSIS.