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tumor necrosis factor alpha

Used for:

cachectin

Used for:

TNF (unspecified)

Used for:

TNF alpha

Used for:

tumor necrosis factor (unspecified)

See for:

TRAIL (TNF related apoptosis inducing ligand)

Broader Terms:

monokine

Related Terms:

cachexia

Scope Note:

serum glycoprotein produced by activated macrophages and other mammalian mononuclear leukocytes; has necrotizing activity against tumor cell lines and increases ability to reject tumor transplants; shares two receptors with tumor necrosis factor beta.

Term Number:

1553-6966


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