Caspase-6

Synonyms[edit source]

Caspase-6, Apoptotic Cysteine Protease MCH2, Apoptotic Protease Mch-2, CASP6, CASP6 Protein, CASPASE 6, Apoptosis-Related Cysteine Protease, EC 3.4.22.59, MCH2

Thesaurus

Caspase-6 (293 aa, ~33 kDa) is encoded by the human CASP6 gene. This protein plays a role in caspase activation and apoptosis. Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme

NCI Thesaurus (external)

C18153.

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