Dialysis-associated amyloidosis is primarily due to accumulation of which protein?
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Correct answer: Beta-2 microglobulin
Beta-2 microglobulin accumulates in patients on long-term hemodialysis because it is not efficiently cleared. It can deposit in joints and other tissues, causing dialysis-associated amyloidosis.
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