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Monocytes, Activated Killer

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Definition: Monocytes made cytotoxic by IN VITRO incubation with CYTOKINES, especially INTERFERON-GAMMA. The cells are used for ADOPTIVE IMMUNOTHERAPY in cancer patients.  DF: AKM   
See Also Immunotherapy, Adoptive
Other names Killer Monocytes, Activated; Monocyte, Activated Killer; Killer Monocyte, Activated; Activated Killer Monocyte; Activated Killer Monocytes

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