Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6132325 Current Opinion in Microbiology 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Inflammasomes are important for in vivo host defence against a range of pathogens. ► Inflammasome-dependent IL-1/18 co-ordinates local and systemic immune responses. ► Pro-inflammatory caspases contribute to microbial control by inducing pyroptosis. ► Emerging noncanonical inflammasome pathways contribute to antimicrobial defence.
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