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An event, circumstance, influence, or element that plays a part in bringing about a result. A factor in a case contributes to its causation or outcome. In the area of Negligence law, the factors, or chain of causation, are important in determining whether liability ensues from a particular action done by the defendant. factor n. 1) a salesman who sells in his/her own name on behalf of others, taking a commission for services. 2) something that contributes to the result. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Human tumor necrosis factor alpha gene regulation by virus and lipopolysaccharide. Advanced Biotherapy is working with a protein called Tumor Necrosis Factor, which is often overproduced in patients that have chronic immune diseases. As the body lurches into a self-defense mode, it mass-produces inflammatory proteins, such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1). |
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