What is an apoptosome?

Answer 1

An apoptosome is a large ternary protein structure formed in the process of apoptosis.

Answer 2

An apoptosome is a complex of proteins that forms during the process of programmed cell death, or apoptosis. It is composed of cytochrome c, Apaf-1, and procaspase-9 and plays a central role in activating the caspase cascade, leading to cell death. The apoptosome helps regulate apoptosis by integrating signals that determine whether a cell should undergo programmed cell death.