What is the name of an extracellular messenger protein that is named for its ability to kill tumor cells and also serves as an apoptotic stimulus?
A)tumor angiogenesis factor
B)tumor death factor
C)tumor necrosis factor
D)necromancer factor
E)tumorigenic factor

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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a protein that can induce cell death (apoptosis) in tumor cells and has been named for its ability to cause necrosis (cell death) in tumors. It is also involved in the regulation of immune cells and inflammation.

What Is the Name of an Extracellular Messenger Protein That