Bence-Jones protein

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001181",
  "term": "Bence-Jones protein",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Monoclonal immunoglobulin light chains, either kappa or lambda, found in the urine of patients with certain plasma cell disorders, most notably multiple myeloma. These proteins are produced in excess by abnormal plasma cells and are small enough to be filtered by the kidneys. Their presence is a diagnostic marker for these conditions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "kappa-light chain",
    "multiple myeloma"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1134 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bence-jones-protein/"
}