Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated

Synonyms

Cell, LAK

Cell, Lymphokine-Activated Killer

Cells, LAK

Cells, Lymphokine-Activated Killer

Killer Cell, Lymphokine-Activated

Killer Cells, Lymphokine Activated

LAK Cell

LAK Cells

Lymphokine Activated Killer Cells

Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cell

Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells

Cytolytic lymphocytes with the unique capacity of killing natural killer (NK)-resistant fresh tumor cells. They are INTERLEUKIN-2-activated NK cells that have no MAJOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY COMPLEX restriction or need for antigen stimulation. LAK cells are used for ADOPTIVE IMMUNOTHERAPY in cancer patients.