Engelsk substantiv: tumour necrosis factor | |||
1. | tumour necrosis factor (om masse eller substans) a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis) | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | TNF, tumor necrosis factor | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | cytokine | ||