REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
NK/NKT Immune Cell Therapy
This treatment uses your own immune cells. NK cells and NKT cells are different types of cells, and the treatment method and the time needed for preparation also differ. We carefully consider whether it is suitable for you, taking into account any treatment you are currently receiving.
Self-pay / Suitability is assessed at your examination
01 ABOUT
What does the treatment involve?
NK cells are immune cells that respond to abnormal cells in the body. NKT cells have features associated with both NK cells and T cells. The clinic offers immune cell therapies that make use of the properties of each.
NK Cell Therapy
As a guide, the clinic's current website gives 19 days of culturing, with treatment from day 21 onward to allow for transport.
NKT Cell Therapy
As a guide, the clinic's current website gives 15 days of culturing, with treatment from day 17 onward to allow for transport and other steps.
02 FLOW
From consultation to treatment and follow-up
- 01
Examination and Treatment History
We review your diagnosis, current treatment, medications and health.
- 02
Blood Draw and Cell Preparation
After confirming suitability and your consent, we collect and process the cells.
- 03
Culture and Quality Checks
The cells are prepared and quality-checked according to the cell type.
- 04
Administration and Follow-Up
We check how you are feeling on the day of treatment and monitor your progress after administration.
The times above are guides from the clinic's current website. The actual schedule from blood draw to administration is arranged according to the condition of the cells and the quality checks.
03 FEES
Fees
The clinic is still confirming the prices for NK and NKT therapy, the standard number of sessions, and what the test, blood draw and culture fees cover. Before treatment, we will give you the total cost of your treatment plan.
04 IMPORTANT
If you are considering this treatment
Effects and Suitability
This treatment is not suitable for everyone, and its effects vary from person to person. It does not guarantee that your symptoms will improve or that you can avoid other treatment or surgery.
Risks
Make sure you receive an explanation of pain and bruising from the blood draw and administration, reactions such as fever, infection and other risks. Individual risks vary with the treatment method and your condition.
Do not stop your current treatment on your own. If you are being treated for cancer or another condition, talk to us about how this therapy would fit with the treatment plan from the doctor who is treating you.
Review Status of This Page
This page is a draft for the clinic to review. The following items will be added or finalized after review.
Conditions treated; how the therapy relates to standard treatment; the detailed procedure, price, number of sessions and risks of each therapy. The list of risks, the standard treatment period and number of sessions, additional costs and other details are not yet final and must be confirmed before the page is officially published.
Sources: The clinic's current website (in Japanese) / MHLW notice on culture supernatant and exosomes (PDF, in Japanese)
CONSULTATION
Start with a consultation.
Free phone consultations are with the medical director. A first visit at the clinic takes about 30 minutes. If you have imaging results, please bring them. Bringing MRI images is optional.
After you send your request, we will call you within two clinic days (not counting days the clinic is closed), and your appointment is confirmed once the date and time are arranged.