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The cells’ discoverers say that this process, which they call ruptosis, seems to be a new form of cell death that differs considerably from other known types.
Bang! Exploding immune cells splatter potent toxins everywhere Amanda Heidt 2026
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Ruptoblasts undergo an explosive cell death, “ruptosis,” triggered by activin, a multifunctional hormone acting as an inflammatory cytokine.
Explosive cytotoxicity of ruptoblasts bridges hormone surveillance and immune defense 2026
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