A unique model of cachexia and multiple organ failure (MOF) caused by T-cell deregulated expression of CD2-TNF-globin transgene construct. These mice are characterized by systemic inflammation, and weight loss. A model for evaluating pharmaceuticals for cancer cachexia, or other pharmaceuticals for the treatment of multiple organ failure. Click here to read the original article.

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Administration of infliximab at 2 weeks of age rescues the phenotype on Tg211 |
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