Microproteinaemia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013291",
  "term": "Microproteinaemia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The chronic presence of low-molecular-weight proteins, notably alpha-1 microglobulin and beta-2 microglobulin, in the blood, taken as a sign of proximal tubular kidney damage. These small proteins pass the glomerular filter and are normally reabsorbed by proximal tubule cells. Beta-2 microglobulin has a molecular mass of about 11.8 kDa, small enough to filter freely through the glomerulus.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1262 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/microproteinaemia/"
}