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Cachexin or cachectin and formally known as tumour necrosis factor-alpha, a cytokine involved in systemic inflammation. Primary role of TNF is in the regulation of immune cells. TNF is also able to induce apoptotic cell death, to induce inflammation, and to inhibit tumorigenesis and viral replication.<\/p>\n

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A protein responsible for facilitating inflammation and triggering the activation of immune system cells.<\/p>\n

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