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Fields of Study > cell biology > cell death > programmed cell death > apoptosis > pyroptosis
Preferred Term:

pyroptosis

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
apoptosis
Entry Terms:
  • pyroptotic cell death
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/327976
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