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lymphokine-activated killer cell
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lymphokine-activated killer cell [¦lim·fə‚kīn ¦ak·tə‚vād·əd ′kil·ər ‚sel]
(immunology)
A cytotoxic cell that is able to lyse certain cell lines resistant to natural killer cells.
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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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Laboratory experiments showed that LAK cells would destroy a number of human cancer cells, including melanoma, colon cancer.
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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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