Crystal structure of a procaspase-7 zymogen: mechanisms of activation and substrate binding
Chai, J., Wu, Q., Shiozaki, E., Srinivasula, S.M., Alnemri, E.S., Shi, Y.(2001) Cell 107: 399-407
- PubMed: 11701129 
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
- PubMed Abstract: 
Apoptosis is primarily executed by active caspases, which are derived from the inactive procaspase zymogens through proteolytic cleavage. Here we report the crystal structures of a caspase zymogen, procaspase-7, and an active caspase-7 without any bo ...