gene: csp-2 [Browse genome (BioProject PRJNA13758)] [Search on AGR]
Caenorhabditis elegans Enables caspase binding activity; cysteine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity involved in apoptotic process; and zymogen binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of brood size; positive regulation of fertilization; and regulation of apoptotic process. Part of protease inhibitor complex. Expressed in germ line. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including Alzheimer's disease; carcinoma (multiple); chronic myeloid leukemia; and ductal carcinoma in situ. Is an ortholog of human CASP6 (caspase 6).