Monoclonal proteinemia, what is it?

Excessive : Amounts of one type of protein in blood. It is usually the reflection of increased production, although abnormal protein structure or impaired destruction may play a role. Check with your doctor for additional details regarding your particular situation.

See below: A monoclonal protein is a product of plasma cells, part of the immune system. Sometimes it represents a bone marrow cancer called multiple myeloma, sometimes it is caused by b-cell lymphoma, and sometimes the cause is unclear. Mgus is when it is not clear what is causing it. Mgus must be watched, as about 1 of every 100 people per year might develop multiple myeloma or lymphoma.