ISSN:
1432-0584
Keywords:
Amyloidosis
;
Monoclonal protein
;
Immunoglobulins
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Among 55 amyloidoses, the detection of a monoclonal protein (MP) led to the selection of 15 primary and 3 myeloma-associated types of amyloidosis. Therefore the presence of a MP gives evidence for an immunocytic amyloidosis. The λ-light-chain nature of MP and the abundant production of free light-chains are two of the factors predisposing to the production of amyloid deposits (AL) in the course of immunocyte dyscrasias.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00363699
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