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NK Cell Therapy Market

According to DelveInsight, its NK Cell Therapy Market Insights report delivers a thorough evaluation of existing treatment paradigms, pipeline-stage NK cell therapies, individual therapy positioning, and both current and projected market performance from 2020 through 2034. The analysis spans the seven major markets (7MM), comprising the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), the United Kingdom, and Japan.

The NK cell therapy landscape is gaining strong momentum due to increasing adoption of immuno-oncology strategies and rapid progress in cell engineering platforms. Rising numbers of clinical trials, growing partnerships between biotech and pharma players, and supportive regulatory frameworks are collectively accelerating innovation in NK cell-based therapeutics. Future expansion is expected to be driven by advances in scalable manufacturing, off-the-shelf product availability, and enhanced activity against solid tumors. Industry leaders are actively pursuing next-generation solutions, including genetically engineered NK cells and combination regimens, to deliver improved patient outcomes.

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Key Highlights from the NK Cell Therapy Market Report

• Key NK Cell Therapy Companies are MiNK Therapeutics, Indapta Therapeutics, ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), Allife Medical Science and Technology, Nkarta (NASDAQ: NKTX), Base Therapeutics, GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP), Athenex (OTC: ATNXQ), Ambicion, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: BHVN), Acepodia, Bright Path Biotherapeutics, Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), Innate Pharma (NASDAQ: IPHA), Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR), SMT Bio Co., Ltd., Alphageneron Pharmaceuticals, XNK Therapeutics, Cellid (TSE: 7776), Cantargia (STO: CANTA), Affimed Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AFMD), Takeda (NYSE: TAK), Artiva Biotherapeutics, Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY), Dragonfly Therapeutics, INmune Bio (NASDAQ: INMB), NKGen Biotech (NASDAQ: NKGN), Asclepius Technology Company Group, Glycostem Therapeutics (IPD Therapeutic), Wugen, Celularity (NASDAQ: CELU), VERAXA, Gamida Cell (NASDAQ: GMDA), Qihan Biotech, Century Therapeutics (NASDAQ: IPSC), Fate Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FATE), Chimeric Therapeutics (ASX: CHM), Senti Biosciences (NASDAQ: SNTI), GICELL, Deverra Therapeutics, Medigen Biotechnology Corporation (TWSE: 6461), GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK), CytoImmune Therapeutics, Nuwacell Biotechnologies Co., Ltd., and others
• Some of the key NK cell therapies in the pipeline include AlloNK, oNKord, FT522, IDP-023, SENTI-202, and others.
• In January 2026, ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), a commercial-stage immunotherapy company, today announced updated efficacy and safety results from the ongoing QUILT-106 clinical study (NCT06334991) evaluating an off-the-shelf allogeneic CD19 chimeric antigen receptor natural killer cell therapy (CAR-NK). This CD19 t-haNK (CAR-NK) is a targeted high-affinity natural killer (NK) cell therapy engineered to express a CD19-specifc chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) used in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20) for patients with Waldenström Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a rare B-cell malignancy.
• In January 2026, ImmunityBio announced results of an Open-Label, Phase 1 Study of CD19 T-haNK As a Single Agent and in Combination with Rituximab in Subjects with Selected CD19+ and CD20+ Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
• In December 2025, Zelluna Reaches Major Milestone and Submits Clinical Trial Application in the UK for First-in-Human Study of ZI-MA4-1 (ZIMA-101), the World’s First MAGE-A4-Targeting TCR-NK Cell Therapy for Solid Tumours

• In April 2024, Ingenium Therapeutics disclosed that its investigational candidate IGNK001 (Gengluecel) received Orphan Drug Designation from the US FDA for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
• In May 2024, NKGen Biotech released interim Phase I study data for SNK02 in advanced solid tumors, scheduled for presentation at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago.
• Also in May 2024, Fate Therapeutics announced that new preclinical findings from its FT522 autoimmune disease program would be featured as a late-breaking abstract at the 27th Annual ASGCT Meeting.

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NK Cell Therapy Market Dynamics

The NK cell therapy sector is rapidly emerging as a transformative approach within oncology and immune-mediated disease management. One example is FT522, an off-the-shelf NK cell therapy developed for autoimmune indications, which selectively targets CD19-positive B cells and other pathogenic populations without the requirement for conditioning chemotherapy.

Natural killer cells possess intrinsic tumor-killing capabilities and are increasingly being validated in clinical studies across multiple cancer types. CAR-engineered NK cells further expand therapeutic potential by enabling large-scale manufacturing and cryopreservation, allowing for immediate treatment availability. This approach can improve access, reduce time to therapy, and potentially lower treatment costs.

Numerous NK cell-based candidates are under active investigation, and their clinical advancement is expected to significantly influence market growth throughout the forecast period. Additionally, the introduction of more effective therapies and improvements in diagnostic rates are anticipated to further support expansion across the 7MM.

Despite these opportunities, the market faces several challenges, including variability in NK cell populations that may impact treatment consistency, limited long-term clinical data compared with CAR-T therapies, manufacturing and regulatory hurdles, and concerns related to safety and off-target effects.

Furthermore, the cost burden associated with NK cell therapies may affect patient quality of life and limit access. Market growth could also be constrained by pipeline failures, discontinuation of programs, pricing pressures, reimbursement challenges, shortages of specialized healthcare professionals, and underdiagnosis or lack of disease awareness.

Nevertheless, continued investment and progress in CAR-NK platforms underscore the long-term potential of NK cell therapies as a key pillar in future immunotherapy strategies.

NK Cell Therapy Treatment Landscape

Natural killer cells comprise diverse subsets with organ-specific functional differences. Therapeutic strategies such as adoptive NK cell transfer and bispecific killer cell engagers (BiKEs) aim to harness their cytotoxic capacity. While adoptive NK therapy is associated with favorable safety outcomes, optimizing combination regimens through deeper mechanistic understanding may further enhance efficacy.

Approaches integrating cytokine-induced memory-like NK cells with CAR constructs or BiKE expression have shown encouraging results. NK cell-based interventions hold promise across multiple indications, including HER2-positive solid tumors, B-cell lymphomas, acute myeloid leukemia, and other malignancies.

Clinical development has focused on both autologous and allogeneic NK cell platforms, with most trials historically targeting hematologic cancers. However, emerging preclinical evidence supports broader evaluation in solid tumors and non-oncologic diseases.

While CAR-NK therapies remain a primary area of focus, their activation often requires high antigen density. Alternatively, TCR-engineered NK cells can recognize intracellular antigens at lower thresholds while avoiding receptor mispairing risks. Key challenges remain, including limited in vivo persistence and expansion, which may affect long-term efficacy.

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Leading NK Cell Therapy Candidates and Developers

Notable pipeline programs include AlloNK (Artiva Biotherapeutics), oNKord (Glycostem), FT522 (Fate Therapeutics), IDP-023 (Indapta Therapeutics), and SENTI-202 (Senti Biosciences).

AlloNK (AB-101) is a non-genetically modified, allogeneic, cryopreserved NK cell therapy designed to enhance the activity of B-cell–targeting monoclonal antibodies. It is intended for combination use and administration in community healthcare settings. AlloNK plus rituximab is currently under evaluation in a Phase I/II study for relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The FDA has granted Fast Track designation for its use in lupus nephritis and B-NHL.

Artiva is also collaborating with Affimed in the Phase II LuminICE-203 trial, assessing AlloNK combined with AFM13 in CD30-positive lymphomas.

Glycostem’s oNKord received orphan drug designation for AML from the EMA and FDA and is currently being studied in Phase I/IIa trials. The company plans to extend its NK platform across additional hematologic and solid tumor indications.

FT522 is an off-the-shelf CAR-NK therapy designed for autoimmune diseases and hematologic malignancies. Interim Phase I data demonstrated rapid and durable B-cell depletion with improved persistence compared to earlier CD19 CAR-NK generations.

The successful development and approval of these therapies could redefine standards of care and create new growth opportunities across the NK cell therapy market.

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NK Cell Therapy Overview

NK cell therapy represents a next-generation immunotherapeutic strategy leveraging the innate immune system’s ability to recognize and destroy malignant cells without prior sensitization. NK cells eliminate targets via direct cytotoxicity, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, and cytokine signaling.

Ongoing research focuses on enhancing NK cell function through genetic engineering, cytokine priming, and combination regimens with monoclonal antibodies or checkpoint inhibitors. Challenges include ensuring sustained activity within the tumor microenvironment and overcoming immune suppression.

Allogeneic NK cells and iPSC-derived platforms offer scalability, while CAR-NK technologies combine innate targeting with antigen specificity. Continued progress in manufacturing, delivery, and persistence is accelerating NK cell therapy adoption as a complementary or alternative immunotherapy modality.

NK Cell Therapy Epidemiology Segmentation

Acute myeloid leukemia represents approximately 1% of all cancers and is slightly more prevalent in men. DelveInsight’s epidemiology analysis (2020–2034) across the 7MM includes:

• Total incident cases for selected NK cell therapy indications
• Eligible patient populations
• Treated patient cohorts

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Report Metrics Overview

• Study Period: 2020–2034
• Geographic Coverage: 7MM
• Key Companies: Major developers active in the NK cell therapy space include MiNK Therapeutics, Indapta Therapeutics, ImmunityBio, Inc., Allife Medical Science and Technology, Nkarta, Base Therapeutics, GT Biopharma, Athenex, Ambicion, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Acepodia, Bright Path Biotherapeutics, Amgen, Innate Pharma, Nektar Therapeutics, SMT bio Co., Ltd., Alphageneron Pharmaceuticals, XNK Therapeutics, ImmunityBio, Cellid, Cantargia, Affimed Therapeutics, Takeda, Artiva Biotherapeutics, Sanofi, Dragonfly Therapeutics, INmune Bio, NKGen Biotech, Asclepius Technology Company Group, Glycostem Therapeutics (IPD Therapeutic), Wugen, Celularity, VERAXA, GamidaCell, Nkarta Therapeutics, Qihan Biotech, Century Therapeutics, Fate Therapeutics, Chimeric Therapeutics, Senti Biosciences, GICELL, Deverra Therapeutics, Medigen Biotechnology Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline, CytoImmune Therapeutics, Nuwacell Biotechnologies Co., Ltd., and others..
• Key Therapies: AlloNK, oNKord, FT522, IDP-023, SENTI-202, among others

Scope of the NK Cell Therapy Market Report

• Therapeutic assessment of marketed and emerging NK cell therapies
• Market dynamics and conjoint analysis
• Competitive intelligence including SWOT and entry strategies
• Unmet needs, KOL insights, analyst perspectives, and access considerations

Table of Contents

1. Market Insights
2. Introduction
3. Executive Summary
4. Key Developments
5. Forecast Methodology
6. Market Snapshot in the 7MM
7. Disease Background
8. Target Patient Population
9. Emerging Therapies
10. Regional Market Analysis
11. Access & Reimbursement
12. SWOT Analysis
13. Expert Opinions
14. Unmet Needs
15. Appendix
16. DelveInsight Capabilities
17. Disclaimer
18. About DelveInsight

About DelveInsight

DelveInsight is a leading Life Science market research and business consulting company recognized for its off-the-shelf syndicated market research reports and customized solutions to firms in the healthcare sector.

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