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Tumour Necrosis Factor.
Tumour 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)
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tnftumor necrosis factorExample Sentences
"The production of tumour necrosis factor is elevated during certain pathological conditions."
"Researchers are exploring the therapeutic potential of targeting tumour necrosis factor in cancer treatment."
"Excessive production of tumour necrosis factor can contribute to chronic inflammation."
"The levels of tumour necrosis factor were measured in the patient's blood sample."
"Studies have shown a link between obesity and the upregulation of tumour necrosis factor."
