Caspases, Effector

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.656.262.500.126.350 - D08.811.277.656.300.200.126.350 - D12.776.476.075.405.350

**Synonyms:** - Effector Caspases