Metacaspase

Overview

Metacaspases are related to caspases and paracaspase [1]. The metacaspases are Arg/Lys-specific, in contrast to caspases, which are Asp-specific[2]. Metacaspases are found in plants, fungi, and "protists," but not in slime mold or animals. In an analogous manner to caspases, metacaspases induce programmed cell death in both plants and fungi (yeast)[3][4] .