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Preferred term

Tumor Necrosis Factors  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • TNF Receptor Ligands

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TDMBBNWD-1

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