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tumour necrosis factor

/ˈtjuːmə nɪˈkrəʊsɪs ˈfæktə/

Tradução: Proteína produzida pelo sistema imunológico que provoca morte celular (necrose) em certas células tumorais e regula a inflamação e as respostas imunes.

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/ˈtjuːmə nɪˈkrəʊsɪs ˈfæktə/C2formalmedical
  • ptProteína produzida pelo sistema imunológico que provoca morte celular (necrose) em certas células tumorais e regula a inflamação e as respostas imunes.

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.

    ptFator de necrose tumoral

    • 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.