Caspase-1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Caspase-1 (404 aa, ~45 kDa) is encoded by the human CASP1 gene. This protein is involved in proteolysis and immunity.

**Synonyms:** - CASP-1 - CASP1 - Caspase 1, Apoptosis-Related Cysteine Protease - Caspase 1, Apoptosis-Related Cysteine Protease (Interleukin 1, Beta, Convertase) - EC 3.4.22.36 - ICE - IL-1 Beta Converting Enzyme - IL-1BC - IL-1b Converting Enzyme - IL1B-Convertase - IL1BC - IL1BCE - Interleukin 1-B Converting Enzyme - Interleukin 1-Beta Convertase - Interleukin-1 Beta Converting Enzyme - P45