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RIKEN-NKT Cell Therapy [Nakamura Gastroenterology Clinic]
NKT cells, discovered by RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), possess characteristics of both natural killer (NK) cells—which recognize and eliminate abnormal cells—and killer T cells, which destroy abnormal cells.
They exert anti-tumor effects both directly by killing cancer cells and indirectly by enhancing immune responses.
NKT cells, discovered by RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), possess characteristics of both natural killer (NK) cells—which recognize and eliminate abnormal cells—and killer T cells, which destroy abnormal cells.
They exert anti-tumor effects both directly by killing cancer cells and indirectly by enhancing immune responses.
RIKEN-NKT Cell Therapy Process:
１．Blood Test (results available the next day)
Blood is collected for infection screening.
Treatment is not available if HIV or HTLV-1 is positive.
２．Apheresis (after blood test results are confirmed)
Blood is circulated خارج the body to isolate and collect dendritic cells.
３．Dendritic Cell Culture (approximately 2 weeks)
Dendritic cells are cultured with α-galactosylceramide, a glycolipid that activates NKT cells.
４．Subcutaneous Injection
The cultured dendritic cells (2 mL per dose) are administered subcutaneously every two weeks, for a total of four sessions.
The cultured dendritic cells interact with and activate NKT cells within the body, enabling them to attack cancer cells.
RIKEN-NKT cell therapy can be used in combination with ongoing treatments.
- Providing Medical Institution
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Nakamura Gastroenterology Clinic
〒561-0832https://nakamura-icho.com/
2-22-8 Shonai Nishi-machi, Toyonaka City- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
Gastroenterology
Endoscopy (or Endoscopic Medicine)
- Remarks
- 【Indications / Conditions】 All types of cancer (excluding hematological malignancies)