tumor necrosis factor (Meaning)
tumor necrosis factor (n)
a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
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a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheuma
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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a key cytokine involved in the inflammatory response.
TNF is produced by macrophages and other immune cells in response to various stimuli.
TNF promotes the recruitment and activation of inflammatory cells, leading to tissue destruction.
TNF can induce apoptosis and necrosis in tumor cells, contributing to tumor regression.
