TNF
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
TNF is an abbreviation for 'tumor necrosis factor'. It was first identified as a factor that can cause necrosis (cell death) of tumors in the 1970s.
مثال
- TNF inhibitors are a type of medication used to treat inflammatory conditions.
- TNF plays a key role in the body's immune response.
- High levels of TNF are often found in patients with autoimmune diseases.
ترکیبهای رایج
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تعریف انگلیسی
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)