NK-92
NK-92
NK-92 (pronounced as N-K-Ninety-Two) is a continuously growing natural killer cell line that was originally isolated from the peripheral blood of a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The etymology of the term is derived from the type of cell (NK cell) and the patient number (92) from which it was isolated.
NK-92 cells are unique in that they are the only natural killer cell line that has been shown to be cytotoxic without the need for prior stimulation. This makes them a valuable tool in the field of immunotherapy, particularly in the treatment of cancers.
Related Terms
- Natural Killer Cell: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system and plays a major role in the host-rejection of both tumors and virally infected cells.
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: A group of blood cancers that includes all types of lymphoma except Hodgkin's lymphomas.
- Immunotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer. It is a major area of research in the treatment of cancer.
- Cytotoxicity: The quality of being toxic to cells. Examples of cytotoxic agents are an immune cell or some types of venom.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NK-92
- Wikipedia's article - NK-92
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