Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine produced by macrophages that binds to CD120a and CD120b receptors on macrophages to induce phagocyte cell activation and endotoxic shock.

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  Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US

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Referenced by nodes (3)

• macrophages concept
• pro-inflammatory cytokine concept
• TNF-α concept