LAK CELL
\lˈak sˈɛl], \lˈak sˈɛl], \l_ˈa_k s_ˈɛ_l]\
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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 MHC (major histocompatibility complex) restriction or need for antigen stimulation. LAK cells are used for adoptive immunotherapy in cancer patients.
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