caspases

[US]/ˈkæs.peɪ.siz/
[UK]/ˈkæsp.eɪ.ˌsiːz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A family of proteases that play a central role in apoptosis, programmed cell death.

Phrases & Collocations

active caspases

caspases activation

caspases cascade

caspases inhibitors

caspases pathway

caspases role

caspases function

caspases family

caspases signaling

caspases assay

Example Sentences

caspases play a crucial role in programmed cell death.

researchers are studying how caspases are activated during apoptosis.

inhibiting caspases can prevent cell death in certain diseases.

caspases are essential for the immune response in mammals.

understanding caspases can help develop new cancer therapies.

caspases are often referred to as executioner proteins in cells.

different types of caspases have distinct roles in apoptosis.

scientists have identified several caspases involved in neurodegeneration.

caspases are activated by various cellular stress signals.

inhibitors of caspases are being explored for therapeutic applications.

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