LAK cell
LAK cell
Lymphokine-activated killer cells (LAK cells) are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system. They are part of the body's natural defense against cancer and viral infections.
Function[edit | edit source]
LAK cells are produced when lymphocytes are activated by certain cytokines, such as interleukin-2 (IL-2). Once activated, these cells have the ability to kill certain types of cancer cells and virus-infected cells. They are not specific to a particular antigen, unlike T cells and B cells, and can therefore attack a wide range of targets.
Clinical use[edit | edit source]
LAK cells have been used in cancer immunotherapy, a type of treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer. In this therapy, LAK cells are extracted from the patient's blood, activated in a laboratory using IL-2, and then reinfused back into the patient. This process is known as adoptive cell transfer.
Research[edit | edit source]
Research is ongoing to improve the effectiveness of LAK cell therapy. Current studies are focused on enhancing the killing ability of LAK cells and reducing their potential side effects.
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