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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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research The Inflammatory Caspases-1 and -11 Mediate the Pathogenesis of Dermatitis in Sharpin-Deficient Mice

59 citations, July 2015 in “Journal of Immunology”

Certain proteins, caspases-1 and -11, are important in the early development of skin inflammation in mice.

research Partial Purification and Characterization of Two Distinct Types of Caspases from Human Epidermis

28 citations, September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Two distinct caspases in human skin help with cell death and skin formation.

research Caspase-1 Level Is Higher in the Scalp in Androgenetic Alopecia

27 citations, July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.

research Distribution of Caspase-14 in Epidermis and Hair Follicles Is Evolutionarily Conserved Among Mammals

21 citations, September 2005 in “The anatomical record. Part A, Discoveries in molecular, cellular, and evolutionary biology/Anatomical record. Part A, Discoveries in molecular, cellular, and evolutionary biology”

Caspase-14 is important for skin and hair development in all mammals.

research Caspases in Life and Death: Their Role in Head Formation

7 citations, January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.

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