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.
Synonyms: Cells, LAK, Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated, LAK Cell, Cell, Lymphokine-Activated Killer, Killer Cell, Lymphokine-Activated, Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells, Cell, LAK, Killer Cells, Lymphokine Activated, Lymphokine Activated Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cell, LAK Cells, Cells, Lymphokine-Activated Killer
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if subpopulations are discussed, coordinate IM with LYMPHOCYTE SUBSETS (IM) ,90
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