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anita1766
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I am sure it is a very involved subject. But could anyone in layperson terms explain what the role
of TNF-alpha is ?
tumor necrosis factor: From what I understand many kinds of cells in the bosy produce the cytokine,
TNF-alpha and its effects are what we see as the inflammatory symptoms.
TNF alpha is supposed to cause tumor necrosis, killing cancer cells. So why is it that I have been
reading about so many anti-cancer drugs that aim to SUPPRESS TNF alpha ? Isnt it a part of the
body's defense against the cancer ? So what is point in suppressing it ?
I'd appreciate any insight into this, or links so I can go through it myself. All my searches have
failed to explain this question - perhaps it is obvious to someone who is knowledgable of medicine.
Thanks Anita
of TNF-alpha is ?
tumor necrosis factor: From what I understand many kinds of cells in the bosy produce the cytokine,
TNF-alpha and its effects are what we see as the inflammatory symptoms.
TNF alpha is supposed to cause tumor necrosis, killing cancer cells. So why is it that I have been
reading about so many anti-cancer drugs that aim to SUPPRESS TNF alpha ? Isnt it a part of the
body's defense against the cancer ? So what is point in suppressing it ?
I'd appreciate any insight into this, or links so I can go through it myself. All my searches have
failed to explain this question - perhaps it is obvious to someone who is knowledgable of medicine.
Thanks Anita