Because proteins have an electrical charge, the electrical current causes the proteins to move. Specific proteins can be identified by virtue of the distance moved in response to the current. Malignant Refers to certain abnormal characteristics of a cell, including uncontrollable growth and duplication, and an ability to invade nearby tissue. Osteolysis Softening, absorption, and destruction of bone tissue. The bones then become weak and porous.
Plasma cells produce antibodies.
The infection-fighting cells of the body produced within the bone marrow. In Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, edited by Anthony S. Fauci, et al. Oxford University Press, 1998. Periodicals Bataille, Regis, and Jean-Luc Harousseau. Clinical Notes from American Society of Haematology.