Serum free light chains in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI): A possible correlation with left ventricle dysfunction

Light chains are proteins produced by plasma cells, also called light chains kappa and lambda, are tied together with other proteins (heavy chains) to form the intact immunoglobulins or antibodies. Recent studies have shown a possible role of combined free light chains (cFLC) as an inflammatory marker in patients with chronic heart failure (HF). HF is a significant contributor to overall mortality in the community, but often patients with chronic HF also have chronic renal failure, which could alter the concentration of cFLC.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research