Argyle, IA. Argyle is located in southeast Iowa. Argyle is part of Lee County. On average, the public school district that covers Argyle is much better than the state average in quality. The Argyle area code is 319.
Medical Definition of Tumor necrosis factor. Tumor necrosis factor: One of multiple proteins capable of inducing necrosis (death) of tumor cells that possess a wide range of proinflammatory actions. Abbreviated TNF. TNF is a multifunctional cytokine with effects on lipid metabolism, coagulation, insulin resistance, and the function of endothelial cells lining blood vessels.
ILD that is primarily the result of inflammation in the lung can often be treated with immunosuppressive medications. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) does not respond to immunosuppressive medications, but two medications have recently been approved by the FDA for the treatment of IPF. They are pirfenidone and nintedamib.