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inflammasomenoun
A multi-protein complex that is responsible for inflammatory rheumatic diseases via activation of caspases
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Inflammasome
The inflammasome is a multiprotein oligomer consisting of caspase 1, PYCARD, NALP and sometimes caspase 5. It is expressed in myeloid cells and is a component of the innate immune system. The exact composition of an inflammasome depends on the activator which initiates inflammasome assembly i.e. dsRNA will trigger one inflammasome composition whereas asbestos will assemble a different variant. The inflammasome promotes the maturation of inflammatory cytokines interleukin 1-β and interleukin 18. The inflammasome is responsible for activation of inflammatory processes, and has been shown to induce cell pyroptosis, a process of programmed cell death distinct from apoptosis.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of inflammasome in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of inflammasome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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