AL Amyloidosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Definition of the disease</p> <p>AL amyloidosis results from extra-cellular deposition of fibril-forming monoclonal immunoglobulin (Ig) light chains (LC) (most commonly of lambda isotype) usually secreted by a small plasma cell clone. Most patients ha...

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Main Authors: Desport Estelle, Bridoux Frank, Sirac Christophe, Delbes Sébastien, Bender Sébastien, Fernandez Béatrice, Quellard Nathalie, Lacombe Corinne, Goujon Jean-Michel, Lavergne David, Abraham Julie, Touchard Guy, Fermand Jean-Paul, Jaccard Arnaud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/7/1/54