Bence Jones protein

Definition / meaning of Bence Jones protein

A small protein made by plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies). It is found in the urine of most people with multiple myeloma (cancer that begins in plasma cells).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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