Advances in Biomarkers for Multiple Myeloma

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common malignancy in hematology. MM is characterized by the malignant proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow, accompanied by the secretion of monoclonal immunoglobulin, mainly occurring in the elderly. The clinical manifestations of MM include renal dysfunction, bone destruction, infection, anemia, hemorrhage, hypercalcemia, and hyperviscosity syndrome. The recent discovery of biomarkers related to the diagnosis or prognosis of MM provides an important basis for the diagnosis and treatment of MM. This paper reviews the research progress of biomarkers expressed in tissues and peripheral blood at home and abroad.