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Tumor
Necrosis Factor (TNF) |
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AKA:
Cachectin
A cytokine that is produced by macrophages (TNF-α)
and some T cells (TNF-β). They can exert a
direct toxic effect on neoplastic cells. It has
an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation
(as in rheumatoid arthritis) |
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