Tumor Necrosis Factor. a monokine produced in various parts of the body. It is important in stimulating leukocytosis, fever and necrosis (death of some tissues surrounded by healthy tissue). This might be described as the body's natural form of chemotherapy.
Tumour Necrosis Factor. A type of immunotherapy that is being used experimentally for some types of cancer. TNF is a naturally occuring substance produced by blood cells called macrophages and T cells. TNF naturally attacks tumour cells. When it is used as treatment, it is used in much larger quantities. We do not know whether these larger quantities will be more likely to kill cancer cells. Or whether there could be damaging side effects. This type of treatment is still experimental.
Tumor necrosis factor. a protein in the body involved in inflammatory processes. When overproduced in the body, it also damages tissue in and around the joints of people with psoriatic arthritis.
a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
A cytokine (messenger protein) that plays a key role in the body's immune response by promoting inflammation, controlling the production of other pro-inflammatory molecules, and also helping the cells heal or repair themselves. It attaches to a cell surface protein called TNF receptor to exert its effect on the cell.
Tumor necrosis factor. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to disease).
tumour necrosis factor. One of the cytokines, or messengers, known to be fundamental to the disease process that underlies psoriasis. It often plays a key role in the onset and the continuation of skin inflammation.
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abbreviation, tumor necrosis factor. a naturally occuring protein. TNF destroys cancer cells, but is suspected as being a co-factor in HIV replication.
Tumour Necrosis Factor. small molecular-weight protein produced primarily by immune cells. It is a key protein responsible for initiating inflammation
tumor necrosis factor alpha—one of the cytokines that increases inflammation. ItÂ's rarely elevated in mold patients but is often elevated in patients who have the Post-Lyme syndrome
tumor necrosis factor. (TOO-mer neh-KRO-sis FAK-ter) Protein that is produced by the immune system cells monocytes and macrophages in response to endotoxins. TNF activates white blood cells and has antitumor activity.
Tumor necrosis factor. A protein produced by white blood cells as means of controlling disease and breaking down developing cancer cells, or neoplasms. As a side effect, this defense mechanism can cause inflammation in the body and may trigger conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Tumor necrosis factor. TNF alpha and TNF beta; cytokine made by macrophages and some T cells; toxic to tumor cells; plays role in inflammatory responses.
see tumor necrosis factor.
Tumor necrosis factor. A type of protein released from cells after exposure to an antigen.
Tumor Necrosis Factor. Cytokine produced by monocytes and macrophages.
A cytokine protein produced by cells of the immune system to stimulate an inflammatory reaction. TNF stands for tumor necrosis factor. It was originally discovered in the blood of animals that had experienced necrosis of tumors.
tumor necrosis factor. (neck- row-sis): a substance given off by activated white blood cells that can cause the death of tumor cells. See also necrosis.
Tumor Necrosis Factor. TNF-alpha is a pro-inflammatory cytokine significantly elevated in all leukemias except for AML and myelodysplastic syndromes.
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A protein produced by the immune system that improves the immune response and that can destroy some types of cancer cells.