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What is tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand?
Pronunciation: /ˈtumər nəˈkroʊsəs ˈfæktər rɪˈleɪtɪd ˌæpɔpˈtoʊsɪz ˌɪnˈdusɪŋ ˈlɪgənd/
tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand
Definition
A cell protein that can attach to certain molecules in some cancer cells and may kill the cells. Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand is being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called Apo-2L, TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand, and TRAIL.