TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-008744",
  "term": "TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A cell protein that can attach to certain molecules in some cancer cells and may kill the cells. TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand is being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called Apo-2L, TRAIL, and tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Apo-2L",
    "TRAIL",
    "tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/tnf-related-apoptosis-inducing-ligand/"
}