Bence Jones Protein (BJP) (Last Updated - 4/30/2005)

-light chain portion of immunoglobulin molecules that may be deposited in the renal tubules & excreted in urine in pts. w/ multiple myeloma
-also seen w/ renal amyloidosis causing renal failure

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Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary: 19th Edition. 1997: pg. 236