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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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