Please check out our latest publication where we find that caspase-3, which mediates what is thought to be an immunologically silent form of cell death is important for protecting against bacterial infections. Congrats to the whole team for making this possible.
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Author summary The immune system uses specialized sensors called inflammasomes to detect infection and trigger protective responses. These responses are carried out by enzymes known as caspases, which...