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.