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1CELL Clinical · Cell immunotherapy

NK Cells

Natural killer cells with a validated cytotoxic profile — purity confirmed and functional activity verified for each lot.

NK cell vialsCOA per lot
What it is

Innate immunity, characterized.

Natural killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes of the innate immune system, identified as CD56+ CD3−. 1CELL's NK cell populations have a validated cytotoxic profile and are delivered in an infusion-ready formulation.

Purity and functional cytotoxic activity are confirmed for each lot, with an optional HLA/KIR panel for matched applications.

Product information

At a glance.

Product type
Natural killer (NK) cells
Phenotype
CD56+ CD3−
Purity
≥ 90%
Function
Cytotoxic activity confirmed per lot
Optional
HLA/KIR panel for matched applications
Formulation
Infusion-ready
Access
Licensed healthcare professionals
Documentation
Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis
Characterization

Phenotype and function, both measured.

An NK product is defined both by the markers it expresses and by its cytotoxic activity.

PositiveCD56+ NegativeCD3− FunctionCytotoxicity assay OptionalHLA/KIR
Quality & testing

Released against specification.

  • CD56+ CD3− puritySpecification ≥ 90%
  • Functional cytotoxic activityConfirmed for each lot
  • Viability, sterility and endotoxinTested against defined limits
Documentation

What travels with each lot.

Verified professionals can review documentation before ordering and receive it with every delivery.

  • Certificate of Analysis (lot-specific)
  • CD56+/CD3− purity report
  • Functional cytotoxicity assay
  • Clinical protocol
  • Shipment temperature and custody record
Preservation & logistics

Preserved as the product requires.

NK cells can require cryopreserved storage and cryogenic transport, or controlled cold-chain conditions, depending on formulation. 1CELL confirms the conditions with the source laboratory for each lot and coordinates packaging, transport and clinic handoff.

How our logistics work

Temperature-controlled shipper with vials
Scientific context

What the research says.

NK cells recognize and eliminate stressed or abnormal cells without prior sensitization. They are studied in oncology and immune research, including adoptive transfer approaches; many studies are early-stage.

NK cell therapies are investigational in most settings and should be used only under specialist supervision, within applicable regulation.

Read the evidence overview

Microscopy-style illustration of cells

Work with documented NK cells.

Request professional access to review specifications, documentation and availability for your clinic.

FAQ

NK cell questions.

Who can order NK cells?

Licensed physicians and clinics, where permitted by local regulation. Request professional access and we will verify your credentials.

What is the HLA/KIR panel?

An optional typing analysis for applications that require matching. You can request it when ordering.

How are they shipped?

Under the conditions specified for the product — cryogenic or controlled cold chain — with temperature monitoring and a custody record.

Are NK cell therapies approved?

They are investigational in most settings, and status varies by country. Use is the treating physician's decision within applicable regulation.