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Tumor necrosis factors (or the TNF family) refer to a group of cytokines that can cause cell death (apoptosis). The first two members of the family to be identified were:Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) formerly known as TNFα or TNF alpha is the best-known member of this class. TNF is a monocyte-derived cytotoxin that has been implicated in tumor regression septic shock and cachexia.
