Tumor Necrosis Factor Definition

noun
A protein produced by macrophages in response to bacterial infection: a form made by genetic engineering is used in the treatment of cancer.
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Synonyms:
  • tnf
  • tumour necrosis factor

Other Word Forms of Tumor Necrosis Factor

Noun

Singular:
tumor necrosis factor
Plural:
tumor necrosis factors

Tumor Necrosis Factor Sentence Examples

  • Infliximab ties up a special protein in the body called tumor necrosis factor alpha or TNF a, which is involved in inflammation.

  • It is the first fully human monoclonal antibody for RA that works by targeting a key inflammatory protein, Tumor Necrosis Factor.

  • There is a particular emphasis on the role of members of the tumor necrosis factor family.

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