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Write briefly about Bence-Jones protein

Write briefly about Bence-Jones protein

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Felix
Bence –jones proteins are found in urine of multiple myeloma patients. They are derived from immunoglobulin light chain. They are detected in urine based on their behaviour on 0 degree heating. These proteins precipitate at 40- 60 degrees Celsius and dissolves at boiling point. Further cooling re-precipitates and boiling re-dissolves
Anganifelix answered the question on May 10, 2018 at 18:27

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