PLASMA CELL DYSCRASIAS
\plˈazmə sˈɛl dɪskɹˈe͡ɪzi͡əz], \plˈazmə sˈɛl dɪskɹˈeɪziəz], \p_l_ˈa_z_m_ə s_ˈɛ_l d_ɪ_s_k_ɹ_ˈeɪ_z_iə_z]\
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A group of related diseases characterized by an unbalanced or disproportionate proliferation of immunoglobulin-producing cells, usually from a single clone. These cells frequently secrete a structurally homogeneous immunoglobulin (M-component) and/or an abnormal immunoglobulin.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.