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How do T cells destroy infected or diseased cells?
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Cytotoxic T-cells kill infected cells in one of two ways:
1. By interaction with Fas ligand on T-cell with Fas molecule on target cell (induces apoptosis).
2. Release of lytic granules containing granzymes (also induces apoptosis)
- For this, the T-cell needs to form pores in the target cell using perforin and granulysin.
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∙ 9y agoCytotoxic T cells can induce target cells to undergo programmed cell .... and the other not, they kill only the target cell bearing the specific antigen. ... These cytotoxic T cells can kill any cell harboring such pathogens by recognizing foreign
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∙ 13y agothey travel to the site of infection and release enzymes into pathogens causing then to lyse and die.
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∙ 13y agoSome of the cytokines made by the T cells attract other cell types, which are capable of digesting the virus-infected cell. The T cells can also destroy some types of cancerous cells.
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∙ 15y agophagocytes of the white blood cells
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What substances do T cells produce to destroy cells infected by a virus?
T cells recognize these proteins and produce certain substances (cytokines) that destroy the infected cells.
In cell meditated immunity what binds to and tears open the cell membranes of invading cells or infected body cells?
T Cytotoxic Cells destroy infected body cells by making holes in the cell membranes using proteins called perforins. This allows water to rush into the cells, causing it to burst. They are actually called Killer T cells.
What is the function of the T helper cells?
T cells destroy pathogens.
What kills cells infected with a pathogen?
Killer T Cells
What is the role of killer t cells?
Killer, or Cytotoxic, T cells are responsible for killing cells that are infected, damaged or cancerous.
What substances do T cells produce to destroy cells infected by a virus?
T cells recognize these proteins and produce certain substances (cytokines) that destroy the infected cells.
What cells are crude weapons that release chemicals to destroy infected cells that they encounter?
t-lymbhocytic
Cytotoxic T cells have the ability to?
It releases perforin and granzymes which kills the infected cells.
May destroy infected cells select one a cytotoxic t cells b helper t cells c b cells d allergens e phagocytic cells?
T-cells will do this
What are the cells called that police the body in blood and lymph to kill cancer cells and virus infected body cells?
White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are called?
In cell meditated immunity what binds to and tears open the cell membranes of invading cells or infected body cells?
T Cytotoxic Cells destroy infected body cells by making holes in the cell membranes using proteins called perforins. This allows water to rush into the cells, causing it to burst. They are actually called Killer T cells.
What is the function of a t-cells?
T cells destroy pathogens.
What is the function of the T helper cells?
T cells destroy pathogens.
What is the function of T-helper cells?
T cells destroy pathogens.
What kills cells infected with a pathogen?
Killer T Cells
What are cytotoxic T cells for?
they are in our bodies to attack and kill infected cells!
What is the role of killer t cells?
Killer, or Cytotoxic, T cells are responsible for killing cells that are infected, damaged or cancerous.
