The hallmark of most B-cell neoplasia is proliferation of B-cells and clonal rearrangement of the immunoglobulin gene, which is lambda or kappa light chain restricted. Since fresh tissue is not always available to determine clonality, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for kappa and lambda light chains is often performed on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue. Commercially available polyclonal antibodies typically produce high background staining and have a significant false negative rate, which makes it difficult to prove clonality. We developed a series of monoclonal antibodies to human kappa and lambda light chain constant regions by immunizing mice with purified kappa and lambda immunoglobulin light chains.
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Unusual presentation of MALT lymphoma. A case report
MALT lymphoma is the most common type of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In two-thirds of cases, it originates in the stomach and is strongly associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. It presents a complex clinical picture, that can resemble multiple conditions, and typically follows a benign course
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