Myeloma protein

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007730",
  "term": "Myeloma protein",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulin or immunoglobulin fragment produced by a clone of malignant plasma cells in patients with multiple myeloma. These proteins, also known as M-proteins, can be detected in the blood or urine. Their presence is a diagnostic marker for myeloma and related disorders.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "myeloma"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1217 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/myeloma-protein/"
}