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TNF是Tumor Necrosis Factor的缩写,源自拉丁语tumor(肿胀)和necrosis(坏死),由科学家在1975年发现并命名。
❶ TNF是肿瘤坏死因子(Tumor Necrosis Factor)的缩写,是一种在免疫系统中起重要作用的细胞因子,参与炎症反应和细胞凋亡。
“TNF plays a key role in the body's inflammatory response.”
(TNF在身体的炎症反应中起关键作用。)
“High levels of TNF are associated with autoimmune diseases.”
(高水平的TNF与自身免疫性疾病有关。)
TNF inhibitor — TNF抑制剂是一种药物,用于阻断TNF的作用,常用于治疗自身免疫性疾病如类风湿性关节炎和克罗恩病。
“The patient was prescribed a TNF inhibitor to manage her Crohn's disease.”
(患者被开具了TNF抑制剂以控制她的克罗恩病。)