Natural killer cells can kill infected or abnormal cells by the release of ________, which form pores in the target cell's membrane.

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Perforins are proteins released by natural killer cells (and some T cells) that form pores in the membrane of target cells, leading to cell lysis or apoptosis. This is a key mechanism by which natural killer cells kill infected or abnormal cells.

Natural Killer Cells Can Kill Infected or Abnormal Cells by the Release