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LAK cell

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LAK cell  (lk)
n.
A white blood cell produced by cultivation of peripheral lymphocytes with interleukin-2 and used experimentally to shrink malignant tumors.
[l(ymphokine-)a(ctivated) k(iller cell).]


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High dose (intravenous) Vitamin C, among other unique actions, can influence another set of white blood cells, called LAK cells.
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Rather than a 'kiss of death,' contact with HSV-infected cells gives NK and LAK cells a 'kiss of paralysis,'" says Jacob.
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When they combined TIL with only 10 to 20 percent of the interleukin-2 needed with LAK cells and an immune system suppressor to fight off the body's attempt to get rid of the foreign cells, the researchers say they were able to "cure" mice with induced cancer.
Helping the body kick out cancer by Science News
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