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.

**Tree numbers:** - G04.146.954.035.530

**Synonyms:** - Inflammatory Apoptosis - Pyroptotic Cell Death - Caspase-1 Dependent Cell Death