T53
T53 is a designation that can refer to several different things, most notably a type of artillery piece and a specific protein. The T53 155 mm howitzer was an American self-propelled artillery system developed during World War II. It was based on the M4 Sherman tank chassis and intended to provide mobile artillery support. While prototypes were built and tested, the T53 never entered full production or saw combat service, with development being superseded by other designs.
In the realm of biology, T53 is also a protein. This protein is involved in various cellular