Engelsk definition
A family of proteins that were originally identified by their ability to cause NECROSIS of NEOPLASMS. Their necrotic effect on cells is mediated through TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTORS which induce APOPTOSIS.
Tumor Necrosis Factors
Tumörnekrosfaktorer
Svenska synonymer
TNF — TNF-receptorligander
Engelska synonymer
Necrosis Factors, Tumor — TNF Receptor Ligands — Receptor Ligands, TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily Ligands