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tumour necrosis factor

/ˈtjuːmə nɪˈkrəʊsɪs ˈfæktə/

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/ˈtjuːmə nɪˈkrəʊsɪs ˈfæktə/C2formalmedical
  • ruБелок, вырабатываемый иммунной системой, который вызывает гибель клеток (некроз) в определённых опухолевых клетках и регулирует воспаление и иммунные реакции.

A protein produced by the immune system that causes cell death (necrosis) in certain tumor cells and regulates inflammation and immune responses.

  1. Cytokine in inflammationC2formal

    A protein produced by the immune system that causes inflammation and can kill tumor cells, but also contributes to autoimmune diseases.

    ruФактор некроза опухоли

    • Tumour necrosis factor is a key mediator of the inflammatory response.
    • High levels of tumour necrosis factor are associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Inhibitors of tumour necrosis factor are used to treat certain autoimmune conditions.