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Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha

  • Inflammation

Learn what Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha measures and how it fits into your health data.

What is Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha?

Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-alpha) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in immune activation, inflammation, and apoptosis. Elevated levels can be seen in chronic inflammatory, autoimmune, infectious, and mast cell-related conditions. Lower levels generally reflect lower systemic inflammatory signaling.

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