Bence-Jones Protein Definition

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A protein occurring in the serum and urine of patients with certain diseases, especially multiple myeloma.
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A protein with high thermosolubility occurring in the serum and urine of patients with certain diseases, especially multiple myeloma.
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Origin of Bence-Jones Protein

  • After Henry Bence-Jones (1813–1873), British physician

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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