Natural Killer Cells
These powerful immune cells can target and destroy abnormal or damaged cells—including cancer cells—offering a promising, less invasive treatment option for many patients.
Natural Killer (NK) cell therapy is an innovative form of immunotherapy that uses your body’s own defense system to fight cancer and support overall health.
What Are Natural Killer Cells?
NK cells are part of your body’s innate immune system, which means they are always on patrol, ready to act. Unlike other immune cells that need to be trained to recognize threats, NK cells naturally know how to find and destroy cells that are “not normal” — including cancer cells and virus-infected cells.
They work by releasing special proteins that can:
• Create holes in the target cell.
• Trigger a process called apoptosis (which means cell death).
This allows NK cells to kill cancer cells quickly and quietly, without damaging healthy cells around them¹.
What Makes NK Cells Different From Other Treatments?
NK cells are very promising because they offer several advantages:
- Lower risk of serious side effects, like cytokine storms or autoimmune reactions
- No need for a perfect donor match, making it easier to use cells from other people
- Potential to become “off-the-shelf” treatments, meaning they can be ready-to-use like regular medications
- Can work with other treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.³,⁴
Why Are NK Cells Important in Cancer Treatment?
Many cancer cells have ways of hiding from the immune system. But NK cells are different, they don’t need to recognize a specific target. Instead, they can sense when a cell is stressed, mutated, or doesn’t “look right.”
This makes NK cells especially helpful in situations where:
• Other immune cells, like T-cells, aren’t working
• The tumor is trying to escape detection
• The cancer is fast-growing or has spread²
Because of these qualities, researchers are now using NK cells in new cancer treatments, either alone or combined with other therapies.
Immune and Longevity Benefits
NK cell therapy has also shown promise in supporting overall health and longevity. Studies suggest that NK cells can help eliminate senescent cells—damaged cells that accumulate with age and contribute to chronic inflammation and age-related diseases—potentially improving tissue health and slowing aspects of the aging process[⁵, ⁶].
Additionally, NK cells play a key role in regulating the immune system, and their therapeutic use may help reduce inflammation, support immune balance, and even lessen side effects from treatments like chemotherapy. These benefits make NK cell therapy a compelling option not only for cancer patients, but also for individuals seeking to enhance immune function, age well, and improve overall quality of life.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
At PRMEDICA, we collaborate with world leaders in regenerative medicine, including Dr. Adeel Khan, to ensure every treatment meets the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.
Interested in learning whether NK cell therapy is right for your needs—whether for cancer care, immune support, or healthy aging?
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References
- Vivier, E. et al. (2012). Innate or adaptive immunity? The example of natural killer cells. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1198687
- Morvan, M. G. & Lanier, L. L. (2016). NK cells and cancer: you can teach innate cells new tricks. Nature Reviews Cancer. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrc.2015.5
- Liu, E. et al. (2020). Use of CAR-transduced natural killer cells in CD19-positive lymphoid tumors. New England Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1910607
- Rezvani, K. et al. (2021). Engineering natural killer cells for cancer immunotherapy. Molecular Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymthe.2021.02.027
- Ovadya, Y. & Krizhanovsky, V. (2018). Senescent cells: SASPected drivers of age-related pathologies. Nature Reviews Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41577-018-0092-0
- Lopez-Soto, A. et al. (2017). Natural killer cells and immunosurveillance of senescent cells in aging and cancer. Cancer Immunology Research. https://doi.org/10.1158/2326-6066.CIR-17-0111
