Proteins that form channels in target cell membranes are called:

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Proteins that form channels in target cell membranes are called perforins. Granzymes are enzymes that trigger apoptosis or programmed cell death. Opsonins are proteins that enhance phagocytosis by marking pathogens for engulfment by immune cells. Pentraxins are a family of proteins that bind to pathogens and other targets to promote their clearance by the immune system.

Proteins That Form Channels in Target Cell Membranes Are Called