beta-2-microglobulin

beta-2-microglobulin
A small protein normally found on the surface of many cells, including lymphocytes, and in small amounts in the blood and urine. An increased amount in the blood or urine may be a sign of certain diseases, including some types of cancer, such as multiple myeloma or lymphoma.

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  • Microglobulin — refers to a globulin of relatively small molecular weight.[1] It can be contrasted to macroglobulin., Examples include: Beta 2 microglobulin Alpha 1 microglobulin References ^ …   Wikipedia

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  • microglobulin — Any small globular plasma protein. See beta 2 microglobulin …   Dictionary of molecular biology

  • Bêta-2 microglobuline — La β2 microglobuline est un composant des molécules MHC de classe I, qui sont présentes dans presque toutes les cellules du corps (les hématies en sont une notable exception). Structure et fonction Représentation schématique d une molécule MHC de …   Wikipédia en Français

  • beta2-microglobulin — ß2 mi·cro·glob·u·lin .bāt ə .tü .mī krō gläb yə lən, chiefly Brit .bē tə n a beta globulin of low molecular weight that is present at a low level in plasma, is normally excreted in the urine, is homologous in structure to part of an antibody,… …   Medical dictionary

  • B2M — beta 2 microglobulin …   Medical dictionary

  • B2M — • beta 2 microglobulin …   Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations

  • Hemodialysis — In medicine, hemodialysis (also haemodialysis) is a method for removing waste products such as potassium and urea, as well as free water from the blood when the kidneys are in renal failure. Hemodialysis is one of three renal replacement… …   Wikipedia

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