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[Tumor necrosis factor and cachectin. The same hormone with multiple effects].

A P Sappino1, P Alberto

  • 1Division d'Onco-Hématologie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Genève, Suisse.

Annales De Pathologie
|January 1, 1987
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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a cytokine with potent effects, causing shock and wasting. Modulating TNF production may offer greater clinical benefits than using it as an anti-cancer agent.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a cytokine primarily produced by macrophages, exhibits significant cytostatic and cytocidal properties.
  • Recent characterization reveals TNF's diverse roles, including inducing shock, multi-organ lesions, and cachexia (wasting).

Purpose:

  • To explore the multifaceted biological activities of Tumor necrosis factor (TNF).
  • To understand TNF's role as a potential mediator in various pathological phenomena.

Summary:

  • TNF administration mimics endotoxemia, causing shock and organ damage.
  • TNF shares biological activities with interleukin-1, highlighting its broad cellular influence.
  • Its designation as 'cachectin' stems from its ability to induce wasting in debilitating diseases.

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Impact:

  • TNF's pleiotropic effects suggest it mediates numerous pathological conditions.
  • Modulating TNF production holds potential for significant clinical applications, possibly exceeding its use as an antineoplastic agent.