Purpose: A comprehensive analysis of metabolites (metabolomics) has been proposed as a new strategy for analyzing liquid biopsies and has been applied to identify biomarkers predicting clinical responses or adverse events associated with specific treatments. Here, we aimed to identify metabolites associated with bortezomib (Btz)-related toxicities and response to treatment in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM).
Methods: Fifty-four plasma samples from transplant-ineligible MM patients enrolled in a randomized phase II study comparing two less-intensive regimens of melphalan, prednisolone and Btz (MPB) were subjected to the lipidomic profiling analysis. The amount of each lipid metabolite in plasma obtained prior to MPB therapy was compared to toxicity grades and responses to MPB therapy.
Results: High levels of 7 phospholipids (4 lysophosphatidylcholines and 3 phosphatidylcholines) were observed in cases with Btz-induced ≥ grade 2 peripheral neuropathy (BiPN) (n = 11). In addition, low levels of 3 fatty acids (FAs)-FA (18:2), FA (18:1), and FA (22:6)-were observed in patients who developed severe skin disorders ≥ grade 2 (n = 10). No metabolite significantly associated with treatment response was identified.
Conclusion: We conclude that levels of specific plasma lipid metabolites are associated with the severity of BiPN and skin disorders in patients with MM. These metabolites may serve as candidate biomarkers to predict Btz-induced toxicity in patients with MM before initiating Btz-containing therapy.
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