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.
    

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Volume 60. 'The Recent History of Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF)'

The recent history of Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF) / edited by A Zarros, E M Jones, and E M Tansey.

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Volume 60. 'The Recent History of Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF)'

The recent history of Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF) / edited by A Zarros, E M Jones, and E M Tansey.