Cell Function
pyroptosis
Subclass of:
Apoptosis
Definitions related to pyroptosis:
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A caspase-1-dependent cell death subroutine that is associated with the generation of pyrogenic mediators such as IL-1beta and IL-18.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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A form of programmed cell death that occurs in immune cells in response to inflammation caused by microbial infections. The immune cells recognize the antimicrobial response, which induces cytokine production, followed by cellular swelling, rupture and death. The cytokines released by this process can attract other immune cells to fight the infection.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Type of programmed cell death associated with infection by intracellular pathogens. It is characterized by INFLAMMASOME formation; activation of CASPASE 1; and CYTOKINES mediated inflammation.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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