[Pyroptosis in the development and progression of prostate cancer: Progress in research].

ABSTRACT

Pyroptosis, as a new programmed death mode, plays an important role in the development and progression of prostate cancer, and the drugs targeting the pyroptosis pathway, as a new therapeutic strategy, may produce a significant influence on the treatment of prostate cancer . However, the precise mechanism of cellular pyroptosis remains unclear, necessitating further investigation. This paper presents a summary of the role of cellular pyroptosis in prostate cancer over recent years. It includes a discussion of the mechanism of pyroptosis, its role in prostate cancer development, and its clinical applications. This will provide clinicians with a new strategy for treatment and drug development.