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D048069Level 6

Tumor Necrosis Factors

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.374.750 - D12.776.467.374.750 - D23.529.374.750

**Synonyms:** - TNF Receptor Ligands

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