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  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunologic factors
  4. cytokines
  5. tumor necrosis factors
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. cytokines
  6. tumor necrosis factors
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. cytokines
  6. tumor necrosis factors

Preferred term

tumor necrosis factors

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A family of proteins that were originally identified by their ability to cause necrosis of neoplasms. Their necrotic effect on cells is mediated through tumor necrosis factor receptors which induce apoptosis.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

  • cachectin
  • TNF (tumor necrosis factors)
  • tumour necrosis factors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/20756

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