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Beta 2-microglobulin
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Beta 2-microglobulin
Protein produced by B-cells; high concentrations in the blood are indicative of multiple myeloma.
Mentioned in: Multiple Myeloma


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The new International Staging System is based upon two blood test results: serum beta-2 microglobulin (S beta-2 M) and serum albumin.
The inflammatory nature of this process has been observed in immunohistochemical examinations of specimens, which revealed the presence of a variety of immunocompetent cells, including macrophages, HLA-DR-positive cells, cells expressing beta-2 microglobulin, suppressor T cells, and complement C3.
The treatment groups were comparable for age, sex, stratum, serum beta-2 microglobulin levels, and antimyeloma chemotherapy.
 
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