White blood cells are protected from harm because of the properties of their cell envelopes, according to a joint Australian-UK study.
For the first time, scientists have ascertained how cytotoxic T-cells avoid being killed by their own actions. They say their findings could help them to understand why some tumours are more resistant than others to recently developed cancer immunotherapies.
The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, highlights the role of the physical properties of the white blood cell envelope.
Professor Bart Hoogenboom, from University College London, said cytotoxic lymphocytes rid the body of disease by punching holes in rogue cells and by injecting poisonous enzymes inside.
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