TNF α Polyclonal Antibody

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) Homo sapiens This gene encodes a multifunctional proinflammatory cytokine that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily. This cytokine is mainly secreted by macrophages. It can bind to, and thus functions through its receptors TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and TNFRSF1B/TNFBR. This cytokine is involved in the regulation of a wide spectrum of biological processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, lipid metabolism, and coagulation. This cytokine has been implicated in a variety of diseases, including autoimmune diseases, insulin resistance, and cancer. Knockout studies in mice also suggested the neuroprotective function of this cytokine. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Tumor necrosis factor (Cachectin; TNF-alpha; Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 2; TNF-a) [Cleaved into: Tumor necrosis factor, membrane form (N-terminal fragment; NTF) ; Intracellular domain 1 (ICD1) ; Intracellular domain 2 (ICD2) ; C-domain 1; C-domain 2; Tumor necrosis factor, soluble form]