SERUM PROTEOMIC PROFILING CAN DISCRIMINATE PROSTATE CANCER FROM BENIGN PROSTATES IN MEN WITH TOTAL PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN LEVELS BETWEEN 2.5 AND 15.0 NG/ML

Abstract

Our data demonstrate that high resolution mass spectroscopy can generate serum proteomic patterns that discriminate men with elevated PSA due to benign processes from men with CaP even when PSA is within the diagnostic gray zone. We are currently expanding the testing set to determine the reliability of this new technology to decrease unnecessary prostate biopsies without compromising the detection of curable CaP.