Tumor Necrosis Factor (TOO-mer Ne-KRO-sis) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Tumor Necrosis Factor (TOO-mer Ne-KRO-sis)? A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the bodys natural response to disease). Three types of tumor necrosis factor have been identified: alpha, beta, and gamma. Tumor necrosis factor seems to play a role in the breakdown of

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