Tumor necrosis factor-alpha measurement

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Is a quantification of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, a cytokine involved in systemic inflammation and is a member of a group of cytokines that stimulate the acute phase reaction. It is produced chiefly by activated macrophages, although it can be produced by other cell types as well. The measurement is used as a biomarker for inflammation and is typically performed on a blood sample.