Risk associated with reduced NK cell activity:
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Higher risk of cancer
- Development of metastatic cancer
- Various lifestyle diseases
- Chronic fatigue
Causes of reduced NK cell activity:
- Malignant tumors (cancers), such as leukemia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Kidney disease
- Chronic infections
- Unbalanced lifestyles (Ex: smoking, drinking)
- A family history of cancer
- HIV-infection
- Severe physiologic or emotional stress
Robustness of NKAct Process
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1ml of whole blood collection
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Using whole blood for testing
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ELISA: Quantification of Nk Cell Activity
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Reporting NK Cell Activity