Caspase 3

**Definition:** A short pro-domain caspase that plays an effector role in APOPTOSIS. It is activated by INITIATOR CASPASES such as CASPASE 9. Isoforms of this protein exist due to multiple alternative splicing of its MESSENGER RNA.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.262.500.126.350.300 - D08.811.277.656.300.200.126.350.300 - D12.776.476.075.405.350.300

**Synonyms:** - Apopain - Caspase-3 - CASP3