TNF, apoptosis and autoimmunity: a common thread?

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A subset of cytokine mediators belonging to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family cause apoptosis, acting through receptors and signaling pathways that have recently come to light. Further, at least one autoimmune disease results from a defined defect of apoptosis (mutations of the Fas ligand or its receptor). It is offered that many, and perhaps most autoimmune diseases may result from primary defects of...

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