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enzymes that trigger cell death by cutting specific proteins

Caspases are a family of enzymes that play a crucial role in programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. They act like molecular scissors, cutting specific proteins in the cell to trigger a cascade of events leading to cell dismantling and removal, which is essential for maintaining healthy tissue and organ function.

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• Caspase-7
• Caspase-3
• Caspase-9
• Caspase-8
• Caspase-1
• CRISPR-associated protein
• Apoptotic Pathway
• c-Jun N-terminal kinase