Pharmacologic Substance
caspase inhibitor
Subclass of:
Cysteine Proteinase Inhibitors
Definitions related to caspase inhibitors:
  • Any substance that inhibits a caspase-family protease. Caspases play a key role in apoptosis as well as in inflammation and immune regulation. Caspase inhibition can be used to regulate these processes.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Endogenous and exogenous compounds and that either inhibit CASPASES or prevent their activation.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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