gene: ced-4 [Browse genome (BioProject PRJNA13758)] [Search on AGR]
Caenorhabditis elegans Enables several functions, including BH domain binding activity; ion binding activity; and peptidase activator activity. Involved in several processes, including muscle cell cellular homeostasis; positive regulation of synapse pruning; and regulation of apoptotic process. Located in several cellular components, including cytoplasm; membrane; and nucleus. Part of caspase complex. Expressed in several structures, including germ line. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Parkinson's disease; lung non-small cell carcinoma; and pancreatic cancer. Is an ortholog of human APAF1 (apoptotic peptidase activating factor 1).