MeSH definition : 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.;
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.