Term Name: | cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic signaling pathway |
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Synonyms: | activator caspase activity, apical caspase activity, cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic signalling pathway, initiator caspase activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile, and contributing to the apoptotic signaling pathway. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0097199] QuickGO AmiGO |