TNF-α is a kind of pleiotropic pro-inflammatory cytokine. It is secreted by various cells, such as adipocytes, activated monocytes, macrophages, B cells, T cells and fibroblasts. Proteolysis of the integral membrane precursor form of TNF-α from cells soluble can release homotrimeric TNF-α. TNF-α can bind with some TNF-α receptors induces apoptosis, besides, also trigger other responses depending on cell type, receptor expression, and signal transduction status. TNF-α participate in the inflammatory response.