title: Bence jones proteins: nature, metabolism, detection and significance.
abstract: The nature of Bence Jones proteins is developed by a review of the pertinent literature. This is followed by a discussion of their metabolism and catabolism under normal and abnormal clinical conditions. Various methods for the detection of Bence Jones proteins are critically reviewed and the significance of these proteins in various disorders is assessed.
mesh_terms: D001536:Bence Jones Protein / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000652:urine; D004586:Electrophoresis; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007122:Immunoelectrophoresis; D007668:Kidney / Q000378:metabolism; D008722:Methods; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D001536:Bence Jones Protein