Table 1. Activation of distinct cellular pathways by lysosome-disrupting agents and pyroptosis inducers.
Lysosome-destabilizing agents | Pyroptosis inducers | |
---|---|---|
Lysosome rupture precedes cell death |
Yes |
No |
Lysosome-mediated cell death |
Yes |
No |
Degradation of inflammatory proteins |
Yes |
No |
Caspase-1-mediated cell death (pyroptosis) |
No |
Yes |
Nlrp3 signaling |
Weak |
Strong |
IL-1β release | Weak | Strong |