Fig.-Normal peripheral blood samples were pretreated with cell stimulating blockers, fixed membrane breakers and stained. On the left, rat igg2a, κ isotype control, mfluor450 and Anti-Human CD3,APC were co-dyed, while on the right, anti-human IL-2, mfluor450 (clone: mq1-17h12) and Anti-Human CD3, APC were co-dyed. Lymphocyte gating was used for analysis.

Overview of TNF molecular target information

Molecular name: TNF, tumor necrosis factor

Gene family: Tumor necrosis factor superfamily

Alias: TNFSF2; DIF; TNF-alpha

Former name: TNFA

Full name: TNF superfamily, member 2; tumor necrosis factor (TNF superfamily, member 2)

Review of TNF molecular targets

TNF-α is a 17 kDa cytokine produced by monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, NK cells and CD4+T cells. It has many regulatory functions in immune response and can also be used as a potential pyrogen. After TNF-α responds to stimuli (infectious factors or tissue damage), it activates neutrophils, changes the characteristics of vascular endothelial cells, regulates the metabolic activity of other tissues, and demonstrates tumor killing activity by inducing local coagulation. TNF-α plays an important role in the pathogenesis of inflammation in joint tissues and other tissues.