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Killer T cells

Image of Killer T cells (or cytotoxic T cells).

Killer T cells (or cytotoxic T cells) destroy pathogen-infected cells by shooting an enzyme into them. This makes the cell break into small pieces that can be eaten by nearby macrophages.

Acknowledgement: Science Online, BSIP Lecaque/Science Photo Library

Rights: Science Online, BSIP Lecaque/Science Photo Library
Published: 17 July 2018,Updated: 17 July 2018Size: 15.09 MB