Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.118.637.555.283.500 - A11.118.637.555.567.537.500 - A15.145.229.637.555.283.500 - A15.145.229.637.555.567.537.500 - A15.382.490.555.283.500 - A15.382.490.555.567.537.500

**Synonyms:** - Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells - LAK Cells