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tumor necrosis factor

One entry found for tumor necrosis factor.
Main Entry: tumor necrosis factor
Function: noun
: a protein that is produced chiefly by monocytes and macrophages in response especially to endotoxins and that mediates inflammation and induces the destruction of some tumor cells and the activation of white blood cells