RNA viruses promote activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome through cytopathogenic effect-induced potassium efflux

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Early detection of viruses by the innate immune system is crucial for host defense. The NLRP3 inflammasome, through activation of caspase-1, promotes the maturation of IL-1β and IL-18, which are critical for antiviral immunity and inflammatory response. However, the mechanism by which viruses activate this inflammasome is still debated. Here, we report that the replication of cytopathogenic RNA viruses such as...

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