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The intriguing biology of the tumour necrosis factor/tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily: players, rules and the games
10 Apr 2005
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The members of the tumour necrosis factor (TNF)/tumour necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily are critically involved in the maintenance of homeostasis of the immune system. The biological functions of this system encompass beneficial and protective effects in inflammation and host defence as well as a crucial role in organogenesis. At the same time, members of this superfamily are responsible for host...
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