LYMPHOKINE ACTIVATED KILLER CELL
\lˈɪmfəkˌa͡ɪn ˈaktɪvˌe͡ɪtɪd kˈɪlə sˈɛl], \lˈɪmfəkˌaɪn ˈaktɪvˌeɪtɪd kˈɪlə sˈɛl], \l_ˈɪ_m_f_ə_k_ˌaɪ_n ˈa_k_t_ɪ_v_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_d k_ˈɪ_l_ə 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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- lymphology
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