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kappa light chain

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kappa light chain,
one of two kinds of smaller peptide chains present in an immunoglobulin molecule. See also lambda light chain.


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Sensitive probes include: Epstein-Barr encoded RNA (EBER), kappa light chain, lambda light chain, dual kappa/lambda, IgA-alpha heavy chain, IgG-gamma heavy chain, IgM-mu heavy chain, and ribosomal RNA (positive control).
Immunohistochemically, these atypical cells reacted positively for the epithelial membrane antigen (EMA), CD38, and the kappa light chain.
Urine electrophoresis and immunofixation were positive for IgG kappa light chains.
 
 
 
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