The name of this superfamily has been modified since the most recent official CATH+ release (v4_3_0). At the point of the last release, this superfamily was: waiting to be named.

Functional Families

Overview of the Structural Clusters (SC) and Functional Families within this CATH Superfamily. Clusters with a representative structure are represented by a filled circle.
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FunFam 9: Caspase 2

Please note: GO annotations are assigned to the full protein sequence rather than individual protein domains. Since a given protein can contain multiple domains, it is possible that some of the annotations below come from additional domains that occur in the same protein, but have been classified elsewhere in CATH.

There are 11 GO terms relating to "molecular function"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Protein binding GO:0005515
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules).
6 P29594 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P55215 (/IPI)
Cysteine-type endopeptidase activity GO:0004197
Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile.
4 P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA)
Cysteine-type endopeptidase activity GO:0004197
Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile.
4 P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS)
Enzyme binding GO:0019899
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any enzyme.
4 P42575 (/ISS) P42575 (/ISS) P42575 (/ISS) P42575 (/ISS)
Protein domain specific binding GO:0019904
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific domain of a protein.
4 P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI)
Identical protein binding GO:0042802
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an identical protein or proteins.
4 P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI) P42575 (/IPI)
Cysteine-type endopeptidase activity GO:0004197
Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Peptidase activity GO:0008233
Catalysis of the hydrolysis of a peptide bond. A peptide bond is a covalent bond formed when the carbon atom from the carboxyl group of one amino acid shares electrons with the nitrogen atom from the amino group of a second amino acid.
1 P29594 (/RCA)
Protein domain specific binding GO:0019904
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific domain of a protein.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Identical protein binding GO:0042802
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an identical protein or proteins.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic process GO:0097153
Catalysis of the hydrolysis of internal, alpha-peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain by a mechanism in which the sulfhydryl group of a cysteine residue at the active center acts as a nucleophile, and contributing to the apoptotic process.
1 P29594 (/IDA)

There are 31 GO terms relating to "biological process"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Positive regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043065
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
6 A0A288CG41 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) Q0PKX3 (/IDA)
Apoptotic process GO:0006915
A programmed cell death process which begins when a cell receives an internal (e.g. DNA damage) or external signal (e.g. an extracellular death ligand), and proceeds through a series of biochemical events (signaling pathway phase) which trigger an execution phase. The execution phase is the last step of an apoptotic process, and is typically characterized by rounding-up of the cell, retraction of pseudopodes, reduction of cellular volume (pyknosis), chromatin condensation, nuclear fragmentation (karyorrhexis), plasma membrane blebbing and fragmentation of the cell into apoptotic bodies. When the execution phase is completed, the cell has died.
4 P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS)
DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in cell cycle arrest GO:0006977
A cascade of processes induced by the cell cycle regulator phosphoprotein p53, or an equivalent protein, in response to the detection of DNA damage and resulting in the stopping or reduction in rate of the cell cycle.
4 P42575 (/IMP) P42575 (/IMP) P42575 (/IMP) P42575 (/IMP)
Intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to DNA damage GO:0008630
A series of molecular signals in which an intracellular signal is conveyed to trigger the apoptotic death of a cell. The pathway is induced by the detection of DNA damage, and ends when the execution phase of apoptosis is triggered.
4 P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS)
Protein processing GO:0016485
Any protein maturation process achieved by the cleavage of a peptide bond or bonds within a protein. Protein maturation is the process leading to the attainment of the full functional capacity of a protein.
4 P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA) P42575 (/IDA)
Regulation of apoptotic process GO:0042981
Any process that modulates the occurrence or rate of cell death by apoptotic process.
4 P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS)
Negative regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043066
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
4 P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS) P42575 (/NAS)
Cellular response to mechanical stimulus GO:0071260
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a mechanical stimulus.
4 P42575 (/IEP) P42575 (/IEP) P42575 (/IEP) P42575 (/IEP)
Apoptotic signaling pathway GO:0097190
A series of molecular signals which triggers the apoptotic death of a cell. The pathway starts with reception of a signal, and ends when the execution phase of apoptosis is triggered.
4 P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS)
Execution phase of apoptosis GO:0097194
A stage of the apoptotic process that starts with the controlled breakdown of the cell through the action of effector caspases or other effector molecules (e.g. cathepsins, calpains etc.). Key steps of the execution phase are rounding-up of the cell, retraction of pseudopodes, reduction of cellular volume (pyknosis), chromatin condensation, nuclear fragmentation (karyorrhexis), plasma membrane blebbing and fragmentation of the cell into apoptotic bodies. When the execution phase is completed, the cell has died.
4 P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS)
Intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to DNA damage GO:0008630
A series of molecular signals in which an intracellular signal is conveyed to trigger the apoptotic death of a cell. The pathway is induced by the detection of DNA damage, and ends when the execution phase of apoptosis is triggered.
2 A0A288CG41 (/IGI) Q0PKX3 (/IGI)
Regulation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity involved in apoptotic process GO:0043281
Any process that modulates the activity of a cysteine-type endopeptidase involved in apoptosis.
2 A0A288CG41 (/IGI) Q0PKX3 (/IGI)
Luteolysis GO:0001554
The lysis or structural demise of the corpus luteum. During normal luteolysis, two closely related events occur. First, there is loss of the capacity to synthesize and secrete progesterone (functional luteolysis) followed by loss of the cells that comprise the corpus luteum (structural luteolysis). Preventing luteolysis is crucial to maintain pregnancy.
1 P55215 (/IEP)
Neural retina development GO:0003407
The progression of the neural retina over time from its initial formation to the mature structure. The neural retina is the part of the retina that contains neurons and photoreceptor cells.
1 P55215 (/IEP)
Proteolysis GO:0006508
The hydrolysis of proteins into smaller polypeptides and/or amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds.
1 P29594 (/RCA)
Proteolysis GO:0006508
The hydrolysis of proteins into smaller polypeptides and/or amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds.
1 P55215 (/TAS)
Apoptotic process GO:0006915
A programmed cell death process which begins when a cell receives an internal (e.g. DNA damage) or external signal (e.g. an extracellular death ligand), and proceeds through a series of biochemical events (signaling pathway phase) which trigger an execution phase. The execution phase is the last step of an apoptotic process, and is typically characterized by rounding-up of the cell, retraction of pseudopodes, reduction of cellular volume (pyknosis), chromatin condensation, nuclear fragmentation (karyorrhexis), plasma membrane blebbing and fragmentation of the cell into apoptotic bodies. When the execution phase is completed, the cell has died.
1 P55215 (/IMP)
Apoptotic process GO:0006915
A programmed cell death process which begins when a cell receives an internal (e.g. DNA damage) or external signal (e.g. an extracellular death ligand), and proceeds through a series of biochemical events (signaling pathway phase) which trigger an execution phase. The execution phase is the last step of an apoptotic process, and is typically characterized by rounding-up of the cell, retraction of pseudopodes, reduction of cellular volume (pyknosis), chromatin condensation, nuclear fragmentation (karyorrhexis), plasma membrane blebbing and fragmentation of the cell into apoptotic bodies. When the execution phase is completed, the cell has died.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator resulting in cell cycle arrest GO:0006977
A cascade of processes induced by the cell cycle regulator phosphoprotein p53, or an equivalent protein, in response to the detection of DNA damage and resulting in the stopping or reduction in rate of the cell cycle.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Brain development GO:0007420
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the brain over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Brain development begins with patterning events in the neural tube and ends with the mature structure that is the center of thought and emotion. The brain is responsible for the coordination and control of bodily activities and the interpretation of information from the senses (sight, hearing, smell, etc.).
1 P55215 (/IEP)
Aging GO:0007568
A developmental process that is a deterioration and loss of function over time. Aging includes loss of functions such as resistance to disease, homeostasis, and fertility, as well as wear and tear. Aging includes cellular senescence, but is more inclusive. May precede death and may succeed developmental maturation (GO:0021700).
1 P55215 (/IEP)
Programmed cell death GO:0012501
A process which begins when a cell receives an internal or external signal and activates a series of biochemical events (signaling pathway). The process ends with the death of the cell.
1 P55215 (/TAS)
Protein processing GO:0016485
Any protein maturation process achieved by the cleavage of a peptide bond or bonds within a protein. Protein maturation is the process leading to the attainment of the full functional capacity of a protein.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Ectopic germ cell programmed cell death GO:0035234
Programmed cell death of an errant germ line cell that is outside the normal migratory path or ectopic to the gonad. This is an important mechanism of regulating germ cell survival within the embryo.
1 P29594 (/IGI)
Positive regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043065
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Negative regulation of apoptotic process GO:0043066
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cell death by apoptotic process.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of neuron apoptotic process GO:0043525
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death of neurons by apoptotic process.
1 P55215 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of neuron apoptotic process GO:0043525
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell death of neurons by apoptotic process.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Apoptotic signaling pathway GO:0097190
A series of molecular signals which triggers the apoptotic death of a cell. The pathway starts with reception of a signal, and ends when the execution phase of apoptosis is triggered.
1 P29594 (/IDA)
Extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand GO:0097192
A series of molecular signals in which a signal is conveyed from the cell surface to trigger the apoptotic death of a cell. The pathway starts with withdrawal of a ligand from a cell surface receptor, and ends when the execution phase of apoptosis is triggered.
1 P29594 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway GO:2001235
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of apoptotic signaling pathway.
1 P29594 (/IGI)

There are 8 GO terms relating to "cellular component"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
4 P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
4 P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS) P42575 (/TAS)
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
1 P29594 (/IDA)
Cytoplasm GO:0005737
All of the contents of a cell excluding the plasma membrane and nucleus, but including other subcellular structures.
1 P29594 (/IDA)
Mitochondrion GO:0005739
A semiautonomous, self replicating organelle that occurs in varying numbers, shapes, and sizes in the cytoplasm of virtually all eukaryotic cells. It is notably the site of tissue respiration.
1 P55215 (/IDA)
Mitochondrion GO:0005739
A semiautonomous, self replicating organelle that occurs in varying numbers, shapes, and sizes in the cytoplasm of virtually all eukaryotic cells. It is notably the site of tissue respiration.
1 P29594 (/ISO)
Membrane GO:0016020
A lipid bilayer along with all the proteins and protein complexes embedded in it an attached to it.
1 P55215 (/IDA)
Membrane GO:0016020
A lipid bilayer along with all the proteins and protein complexes embedded in it an attached to it.
1 P29594 (/ISO)