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Tumor Necrosis Factor

Medical Definition: Serum glycoprotein produced by activated macrophages and other mammalian mononuclear leukocytes. It has necrotizing activity against tumor cell lines and increases ability to reject tumor transplants. Also known as TNF-alpha, it is only 30% homologous to TNF-beta (LYMPHOTOXIN), but they share two receptors.
Previously Indexed: Endotoxins (1975-1987),Glycoproteins (1975-1987),Necrosis (1975-1987)

Tumor Necrosis Factor Medical Definitions and Terms

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