New research describes the structure and composition of supramolecular attack particles (SMAPs) and their role in killing targeted cells. Identified as having a core of cytotoxic proteins surrounded by a glycoprotein shell the SMAPs are released by killer T cells and can be left in the environment like a landmine to await and destroy infected and cancerous cells.
from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200512134500.htm
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