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Tumor Necrosis Factor.
Tumor Necrosis Factor - as a noun
A proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tnftumour necrosis factorExample Sentences
"Increased levels of tumor necrosis factor have been associated with rheumatoid arthritis."
"Researchers are studying the effects of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors on cancer cells."
"Inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease may be treated with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors."
"Some medications target tumor necrosis factor to alleviate symptoms of autoimmune disorders."
"The expression of tumor necrosis factor is tightly regulated in normal physiological conditions."
Word Variations & Relations
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Phrases
tumour necrosis factor
