Beta-2-microglobulin

Stains
Beta-2-microglobulin

Author: Nat Pernick, M.D. (see Authors page)

Revised: 29 October 2015, last major update October 2013

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Definition / general

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Definition / general

Forms light chain of HLA molecule
Present on surface of all nucleated cells
Increased levels in multiple myeloma
Beta 2 microglobulin amyloidosis is related to renal dialysis, increasing with duration of therapy and patient age