Abstract
Cytotoxic mechanisms (e.g., natural killer (NK) lysis, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, and cytotoxic T lymphocyte lysis) play an important role in host defense against various infections and neoplasms. Lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) cytotoxicity, induced in vitro by incubating mononuclear cells with interleukin 2 (IL-2) for 2-5 days, may also represent an important component of the body's cytotoxic repertoire. In 10 patients with congenital cellular immunodeficiencies, including 5 with severe combined immunodeficiency, the mean LAK activity in a 3-hr chromium release assay against Raji target cells was 44 +/- 8.1%, which is equivalent to that observed in normal adults and neonates. In only one case, a patient with reticular dysgenesis, was there absent LAK cell generation. Haploidentical T cell-depleted bone marrow transplantation (BMT) restored LAK activity in this patient. LAK activity was first observed in this patient and two others 3-6 weeks following BMT, prior to other evidence of immunologic engraftment such as lymphocyte proliferation to mitogens, NK activity, or interferon-gamma production. One patient with adenosine deaminase deficiency showed normal levels of LAK activity despite absent NK activity. Thr...Continue Reading
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