Caspase 7

**Definition:** A short pro-domain caspase that plays an effector role in APOPTOSIS. It is activated by INITIATOR CASPASES such as CASPASE 3 and CASPASE 10. Several isoforms of this protein exist due to multiple alternative splicing of its MESSENGER RNA.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.262.500.126.350.700 - D08.811.277.656.300.200.126.350.700 - D12.776.476.075.405.350.700

**Synonyms:** - Caspase-7 - ICE-Like Apoptotic Protease 3 - Apoptotic Protease Mch-3 - Mch-3 Protease