Cytotoxic T cells destroy cancerous cells by

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The cytotoxic T cell releases the contents of secretory vesicles that contain proteases and a protein called perforin,which is similar in structure to the proteins of the complement system's membrane attack complex.Perforin is believed to insert into the target cell's membrane and form channels,causing the attacked cell to take in the proteases secreted by the cytotoxic T cell,which induces apoptosis.The cell also takes in water through the pores,causing it to burst.

Cytotoxic T Cells Destroy Cancerous Cells by