What Is MGUS?

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Our bodies are constantly producing proteins and other molecules that we need for our bodies to run smoothly. For the most part, everything is produced just as it needs to be without any problems. This is not always the case, however, and some peoples’ bodies will produce certain molecules incorrectly.

If things are not produced as they should be then it can spell serious problems for the patients. At other times, the patient will experience few, if any, symptoms of the condition. MGUS is an example that is usually quite harmless, and it stands for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.

1. Overview

Proteins are very important compounds for us. They make up a large part of our bodies because they make up a lot of the building blocks that we are made from. They also perform some very important functions in our body and we would not be able to operate without them.

Some of the proteins we need are found in our food, whereas others are made by our own bodies. These proteins will not always form as they should do, however, and this can result in monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. This means that your blood contains an abnormal protein known as M protein.