Cell viability in cell pellets were examined using a cell viability assay through checking ATP levels inside cells (I). The percentage of cells undergoing pyroptosis was calculated through checking released LDH in the supernatants (J). Student's t-test was used and data were shown as means±SD of three technical replicates. *, P<0.05; **, P<0.01; ***, P<0.001; NS, non-significant. Results were repeated for three times with similar results. Data information: Student's t-test was used and data were shown as means±SD of three technical replicates. *, P<0.05; **, P<0.01; ***, P<0.001; NS, non-significant. results were repeated for three times with similar results. 