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Macroamylasemia





Macroamylasemia

Definition:

Macroamylase is a molecule that consists of an enzyme, called amylase, bound to a protein. Because it is relatively large, macroamylase is filtered very slowly from the blood by the kidneys. Macroamylasemia is when this molecule builds up in the blood.

Macroamylasemia has been associated with:

  • celiac disease
  • ulcerative colitis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • lymphoma
  • HIV infection
  • monoclonal gammopathy




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