A long pro-domain caspase that has specificity for the precursor form of INTERLEUKIN-1BETA. It plays a role in INFLAMMATION by catalytically converting the inactive forms of CYTOKINES such as interleukin-1beta to their active, secreted form. Caspase 1 is referred as interleukin-1beta converting enzyme and is frequently abbreviated ICE.
Also Known As:
ICE Protease; CASP1 Caspase; IL-1 beta Convertase; IL1BC Enzyme; Interleukin-1 Converting Enzyme; Pro-Caspase-1; Procaspase-1; Caspase, CASP1; Convertase, IL-1 beta; Converting Enzyme, Interleukin-1; Converting Enzyme, Interleukin-1beta; IL 1 beta Convertase; IL 1 beta Converting Enzyme; Interleukin 1 Converting Enzyme; Interleukin 1beta Converting Enzyme; Pro Caspase 1; Procaspase 1; beta Convertase, IL-1; beta-Converting Enzyme, IL-1; IL-1 beta-Converting Enzyme; Interleukin-1beta Converting Enzyme