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Tumor Necrosis Factor Trivia By: Nina Bullock
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Tumor Necrosis Factor Trivia. By: Nina Bullock. In what 2 ways can TNF be classified as?. Cytokine and Adipokine. What are the two receptors that TNF can bind with?. TNFR1 and TNFR2. How many amino acids are in TNF?. 212 amino acids. What type of cells produce TNF?. White Blood Cells. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Tumor Necrosis Factor Trivia
By: Nina Bullock
In what 2 ways can TNF be classified as?
Cytokine and Adipokine
What are the two receptors that TNF can bind with?
TNFR1 and TNFR2
How many amino acids are in TNF?
212 amino acids
What type of cells produce TNF?
White Blood Cells
What ability does TNF have?
Tumor cell apoptosis
Where can TNFR1 be found?
In most human tissues
Where can TNFR2 be found?
In the cells of the immune system
What disease is TNF involved in?
Crohn’s Disease
Which part of the body does Crohn’s Disease attack?
Intestines colon and ileum
Upon contact with ligands, what do TNF receptors form?
Trimers
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