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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell death
  4. programmed cell death
  5. apoptosis
  6. pyroptosis

Preferred term

pyroptosis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • pyroptotic cell death

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/327976

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