TNFa Antibody

This antibody is specific for a 17-26KD protein which is identified as the cytokine Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha. It is involved in the regulation of a wide spectrum of biological processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, lipid metabolism, and coagulation. Other actions of TNFa include stimulating growth of human fibroblasts and other cell lines, activating polymorphonuclear neutrophils and osteoclasts, and induction of interleukin 1, prostaglandin E2 and collagenase production.