# Gasdermin D delivers caspase inhibitors to block inflammatory cell death

Researchers report a new method using Gasdermin D to transport caspase inhibitors directly into cells, suppressing pyroptosis, a highly inflammatory form of cell death. This approach could lead to new treatments for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10957-y) — 2026-08-03