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How is NLRP3 activation detected?
Posted October 13, 2021
Cell MetabolismCell Structures a nd OrganellesMembrane Potential and ChannelsApoptosis and Necrosis
Answer

The NLRP3 inflammasome is activated by several different stimuli and molecular and cellular events, including mitochondrial dysfunction, ionic flux, and the production of reactive oxygen species. NLRP3 activation can be detected by Western Blot or ELISA.

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