Figure 5.
Natural killer cell-specific strategies for NK cell therapy release criteria. In addition to verifying that cell therapies are free from endotoxins, mycoplasma, bacteria, and feeder cells, there is a multitude of cell markers that can be selected to ensure that the therapeutic population possesses desired phenotypic and functional qualities. T cells, monocytes, and B cells must be removed for safety. Receptors and cytokines can then be evaluated to confirm that the outgoing cell population is responsive, cytotoxic, and safe.