TNF

Tumor necrosis factor, regulates inflammation and immunity.

Key Functions:

• Promotes inflammatory responses.
• Induces apoptosis in cancer cells.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Immune System (inflammation regulation)
• TNFR1 (target receptor)
• Macrophage (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: TNF

Approved name: tumor necrosis factor

Locus: 6p21.33

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:11892

From the HGNC naming authority.