Modulation of plasma lipidomic signature in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

Abstract

TPS331 Background: Altered lipid metabolism and its impact on prostate cancer (PC) is increasingly recognised, in light of the association between obesity and worse PC outcomes. Our exploratory study was the first to identify baseline plasma lipidomic profiles in men with mCRPC commencing docetaxel that were associated with survival. A prognostic three-lipid signature was derived, consisting of ceramide, sphingomyelin and phosphatidylcholine (HR 4.8, 95% CI 2.06-11.1, p = 0.0003). This signature was independently prognostic when modelled with clinicopathological factors and metabolic characteristics. A key question is whether therapeutic modulation of a patient’s lipid profile is possible. ..