Category of Chemicals

Caspases are pivotal proteins in apoptosis, the process of programmed cell death. Caspase activators are compounds that stimulate these enzymes, facilitating cellular self-destruction. While it might seem counterintuitive, triggering apoptosis can be beneficial in certain scenarios, such as cancer treatment. Caspase activators offer a way to selectively induce cell death in malignant cells, contributing to potential therapies for cancer and other diseases associated with abnormal cell survival.