Tumor Necrosis Factor as a Mediator of Shock, Cachexia and Inflammation
Anthony Cerami
Abstract
Anthony Cerami
Abstract
Tumor necrosis factor is a cytokine made by macrophages, monocytes and T cells that has been formed to play an important role in shock, cachexia and inflammation. The importance of this cytokine eliciting shock and cachexia in mammals is reviewed.
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Tumor necrosis factor is a cytokine made by macrophages, monocytes and T cells that has been formed to play an important role in shock, cachexia and inflammation. The importance of this cytokine eliciting shock and cachexia in mammals is reviewed.
Key concepts: Cachexia, Cytokine, Mediator, Tumor necrosis factor alpha, Inflammation, Medicine, Shock (circulatory), Immunology