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tnf

/ˌtiː.enˈef/

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noun

/ˌtiː.enˈef/C2formalmedicalabbreviation
  • ruПровоспалительный цитокин, вырабатываемый лейкоцитами, такими как моноциты и макрофаги, который обладает противоопухолевым действием, но также вызывает воспаление, как это наблюдается при таких состояниях, как ревматоидный артрит.

A proinflammatory cytokine produced by white blood cells, such as monocytes and macrophages, that has an antineoplastic effect but also causes inflammation, as seen in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Tumor Necrosis FactorC2formalmedical

    A proinflammatory cytokine produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages) that has an antineoplastic effect but also causes inflammation, such as in rheumatoid arthritis.

    ruФактор некроза опухоли

    • TNF plays a key role in the inflammatory response of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Therapies that block TNF are used to treat autoimmune diseases.
    • Elevated levels of TNF are found in patients with chronic inflammation.