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Also known as a killer T-cell. These cells kill host cells that have become infected by some sort of intracellular [[Pathogen|pathogen]]<ref>alberts, B (2008). molecular biology of the cell. USA: garland science. glossary</ref>. | Cytotoxic T cells are able to search the intracellular compartments to remove or destroy any foreign objects such as bacteria and pathogens which have the potential to cause harm. Also known as a killer T-cell. These cells kill host cells that have become infected by some sort of intracellular [[Pathogen|pathogen]]<ref>alberts, B (2008). molecular biology of the cell. USA: garland science. glossary</ref>. | ||
The cytotoxic T-cells can trigger an endogeneous pathway within the target cell leading to [[Apoptosis|apoptosis]]. This is due to the cytotoxic T-cells releasing "preformed effector molecules"<ref>Janeway CA Jr, et al.;2001</ref><ref>Janeway C. Immunobiologie. 5th ed. Paris: De Boeck; 2003.</ref>. | The cytotoxic T-cells can trigger an endogeneous pathway within the target cell leading to [[Apoptosis|apoptosis]]. This is due to the cytotoxic T-cells releasing "preformed effector molecules"<ref>Janeway CA Jr, et al.;2001</ref><ref>Janeway C. Immunobiologie. 5th ed. Paris: De Boeck; 2003.</ref>. | ||
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Cytotoxic T cells are able to search the intracellular compartments to remove or destroy any foreign objects such as bacteria and pathogens which have the potential to cause harm. Also known as a killer T-cell. These cells kill host cells that have become infected by some sort of intracellular pathogen[1].
The cytotoxic T-cells can trigger an endogeneous pathway within the target cell leading to apoptosis. This is due to the cytotoxic T-cells releasing "preformed effector molecules"[2][3].