Article
Contribution of TNF-α to the development of retinal neurodegenerative disorders
1 Mar 2013
Abstract excerpt
During the late 1970s, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) was initially recognized as an endotoxin-induced substance that was mainly produced by macrophages, and able to cause the lysis of certain tumor cells. Subsequent research demonstrated that TNF-α mediates a broad range of cellular activities, including proliferation, survival, differentiation and apoptosis. It is also considered to be essential for the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
