Parameter
| Biomarker | TNF-α | Full name | Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha | Molecular Type | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, prognosis |
| Disease | BPH | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Prostate | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Urine (Multiplex Microbead immunoassay/ELISA) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Produced by activated macrophages and other cells, it serves as a key early factor in the inflammatory cascade, capable of inducing apoptosis and promoting the release of other inflammatory factors. | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Research verification | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | The change of the volume of the urine was positively correlated with the change of the residual urine volume, and decreased significantly in the patients with successful drug therapy. | ||||