CQ31 inhibits the M24B aminopeptidases prolidase and Xaa-Pro aminopeptidase 1 leading to increased proline-containing peptides that block dipeptidyl peptidases 8 and 9 activity resulting in the activation of the CARD8 inflammasome.
- Sahana D. Rao
- Qifeng Chen
- Daniel A. Bachovchin