Paraprotein

Paraprotein in the glossary for Waldenström's macroglobulinemia

An abnormal protein produced by plasma cells in the bone marrow

A paraprotein is a monoclonal immunoglobulin or light chain present in the blood or urine. It is produced by a clonal population of mature B-cells, most commonly plasma cells. See M-protein.¹

Glossary overview

References

1.Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing. 2012; Farlex. Available from; https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/. Accessed November 12th, 2021.

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