Term Name:	apoptosome
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Definition:	A multisubunit protein complex involved in the signaling phase of the apoptotic process. In mammals it is typically composed of seven Apaf-1 subunits bound to cytochrome c and caspase-9. A similar complex to promote apoptosis is formed from homologous gene products in other eukaryotic organisms.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043293]    QuickGO    AmiGO