A proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
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1 In different animal model the tumour necrosis factor - dependent mechanisms have been defined.
2 Randomisation was stratified by weight and previous tumour necrosis factor inhibitor exposure.
3 Therefore, the present review deals with the molecular mechanisms of tumour necrosis factor - dependent signalling.
4 Thalidomide is another agent with tumour necrosis factor - alpha suppressive properties.
5 There were also nonsignificant reductions in sputum eosinophil cationic protein and tumour necrosis factor - alpha levels.
1 Therefore, TNF - a-antagonism is an important new approach in the treatment of RA.
2 Conclusion: Switching of the TNF antagonist over time is a common issue.
3 Results: Adiponectin and TNF - alpha values were higher in patients compared to controls.
4 Conclusions: These data indicate that IL1 is essential for TNF - mediated bone loss.
5 Conclusions: 99mTc-anti- TNF - a scintigraphy may recognize the molecule involved in the inflammatory process.
1 This treatment was also associated with attenuated stimulation of tumor necrosis factor - a.
2 Furthermore, IL-1β affects insulin sensitivity through tumor necrosis factor - independent and dependent pathways.
3 DNA fragmentation increased when cells were pre-stimulated with tumor necrosis factor alpha.
4 All of the specimens that contained tumor necrosis factor - alpha also contained interleukin-1beta.
5 In this assay, the diterpenes did not inhibit tumor necrosis factor - a production.
6 Transcardiac gradients in IL-1 beta and tumor necrosis factor - alpha were not found.
7 Plasma tumor necrosis factor - alpha and its soluble receptors were measured by ELISA.
8 Both drugs work by blocking an inflammation-causing protein known as tumor necrosis factor .
9 Salmonella enteritidis lipopolysaccharide was used to induce tumor necrosis factor - alpha production.
10 Serum C-reactive protein, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor - alpha were also measured.
11 The purified parasite GPIs can induce tumor necrosis factor alpha release from macrophages.
12 Anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody induced the release of tumor necrosis factor and other cytokines.
13 Blood samples were taken for measurement of interleukin-1 beta and tumor necrosis factor - alpha .
14 Both proteins are also required to prevent tumor necrosis factor cytolysis under certain conditions.
15 However, no changes in tumor necrosis factor - a or transforming growth factor-β expression were observed.
16 Other widely used drugs block a protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
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