Caspase-1 is also involved in inflammatory processes and autoinflammation; therefore, it is of great interest to evaluate the effects of caspase inhibitors, such as colchicine (260), VRT-18858, VRT-043198, and sulfasalazine (261), on CEC expansion and differentiation in inflammation-associated anemia and autoimmune diseases. The gene discussed is CASP1; the disease is autoimmune disease.