Tumor Necrosis Factors
Synonyms
Necrosis Factors, Tumor
Receptor Ligands, TNF
TNF Receptor Ligands
Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily Ligands
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.