Caspase-9

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

**Definition:** Caspase-9 (416 aa, ~46 kDa) is encoded by the human CASP9 gene. This protein is involved in proteolysis and caspase-dependent apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - APAF-3 - APAF3 - Apoptotic Protease Activating Factor 3 - Apoptotic Protease MCH-6 - CASP-9 - CASP9 - CASP9 Protein - Caspase 9, Apoptosis-Related Cysteine Protease - EC 3.4.22.62 - ICE-LAP6 - ICE-Like Apoptotic Protease 6 - MCH6 - Pro-Caspase 9 - Pro-Caspase-9 - Procaspase 9 - Procaspase-9