infliximab

Definition / meaning of infliximab

A recombinant chimeric, mouse-human monoclonal antibody directed against tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), a protein involved in inflammation, cell survival, and apoptosis. Infliximab may be pro- apoptotic or anti-apoptotic, depending on cell type.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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