Caspase-9, caspase-3 and caspase-7 have distinct roles during intrinsic apoptosis

BACKGROUND: Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death that is regulated by the Bcl-2 family and caspase family of proteins. The caspase cascade responsible for executing cell death following cytochrome c release is well described; however the distinct roles of caspases-9, -3 and -7 during this pr... View More