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B cells - Multiple Myeloma

B cells are a type of white blood cell that play a critical role in the immune system by producing antibodies (immunoglobulins) to fight infections. These cells originate in the bone marrow and mature into plasma cells, which are responsible for making antibodies that help protect the body from pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
In the context of multiple myeloma, the normal function of B cells is disrupted. Instead of producing healthy plasma cells, abnormal plasma cells multiply uncontrollably, leading to the overproduction of a single type of antibody, known as monoclonal (M) protein. This abnormal proliferation of plasma cells causes the key symptoms and complications of multiple myeloma, such as bone damage, anemia, and immune system suppression.
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