Engelsk substantiv: TNF | |||
1. | TNF (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) | tumor necrosis factor, tumour necrosis factor | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | cytokine | ||