[Research progress on pyroptosis in sepsis-induced organ injury]

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, which can lead to damage to a variety of organs, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and brain. Pyroptosis is a form of inflammatory cell death, marked by the sequential events of membrane pore formation, cellular swelling leading to rupture, and subsequent release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In recent years, numerous studies have demonstrated a close association between pyroptosis and sepsis. Pyroptosis extensively contributes to the onset and progression of sepsis through various pathways while also being regulated by multiple factors. This article reviews the role and mechanisms of pyroptosis in sepsis-induced organ injury.