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14828193-n:
any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
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01178024-a:
tending to cause inflammation
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01752884-v:
cause to happen, occur or exist
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02629410-a:
used in the treatment of cancer
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05449959-n:
blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
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05450740-n:
a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream
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05453267-n:
a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
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14186738-n:
a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
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14336539-n:
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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14828193-n:
any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
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02724966-n:
a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints
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03299006-n:
a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
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03569657-n:
an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one-month to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritis
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