Proteomic and Metabolomic Profiling via Mass Spectrometry in Multiple Myeloma: A Comprehensive Review of Prognostic Biomarkers and Monitoring of Minimal Residual Disease - Report - MDSpire

Proteomic and Metabolomic Profiling via Mass Spectrometry in Multiple Myeloma: A Comprehensive Review of Prognostic Biomarkers and Monitoring of Minimal Residual Disease

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  • Naseel Moursy

  • Hibba Siraj

  • Zainab Nasir

  • Affaf Tanweer

  • Muhammad Raihan Sajid

  • April 22, 2026

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Clinical Report: Proteomic and Metabolomic Profiling in Multiple Myeloma

Overview

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Background

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a complex malignancy characterized by diverse genetic alterations and variable clinical outcomes. Current prognostic models, such as the Revised International Staging System (R-ISS), are limited by their static nature and inability to account for dynamic disease changes. The integration of mass spectrometry for biomarker discovery and MRD monitoring represents a significant advancement in the management of MM.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • MS-based biomarkers retained independent prognostic significance in multivariate models adjusted for R-ISS.
  • Specific microenvironmental proteins and lipid metabolites were consistently associated with patient outcomes.
  • MS techniques achieved high concordance with bone marrow-based assays.
  • MRD negativity correlates with improved overall survival and progression-free survival.
  • Standardization of MS methodologies is essential for clinical implementation.

Clinical Implications

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Conclusion

Quantitative mass spectrometry offers a promising approach to refine prognostic assessments and improve monitoring of minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma, paving the way for more personalized treatment strategies.

References

  1. Blood Cancer Journal, 2022 -- Prognostic Significance and Consequences of Mass Spectrometry in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients
  2. Blood Cancer Journal, 2021 -- Measurable residual disease assessed by mass spectrometry in peripheral blood in multiple myeloma in a phase II trial
  3. Blood Cancer Journal, 2023 -- Real-time Assessment of Minimal Residual Disease in Myeloma Using Targeted Mass Spectrometry
  4. Blood Cancer Journal, 2021 -- Mass spectrometry for the evaluation of monoclonal proteins in multiple myeloma
  5. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, 2025 -- EHA–EMN Evidence-Based Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with multiple myeloma
  6. Mass spectrometry for the evaluation of monoclonal proteins in multiple myeloma
  7. Advances in multiple myeloma blood-based monitoring and its clinical applications
  8. EHA–EMN Evidence-Based Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with multiple myeloma | Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology

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