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Tumor Necrosis Factor in the Malnutrition (Cachexia) of Infection and Cancer

Kevin J. Tracey, Anthony Cerami

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This review presents a history of tumor necrosis factor, considers the biology of this pleiotropic mediator, and summarizes the evidence that implicates it as a mediator of cachexia.

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This review presents a history of tumor necrosis factor, considers the biology of this pleiotropic mediator, and summarizes the evidence that implicates it as a mediator of cachexia.

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This review presents a history of tumor necrosis factor, considers the biology of this pleiotropic mediator, and summarizes the evidence that implicates it as a mediator of cachexia.

Key concepts: Cachexia, Mediator, Cancer cachexia, Malnutrition, Tumor necrosis factor alpha, Tumor necrosis factor α, Cancer, Necrosis

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