Abstract
Our project was focused on verifying the usefulness of free light chain (FLC) analysis as the new marker for evaluation of the activity of monoclonal gammopathies. Formulated goals of this project represented the most likely beneficial indications for FLC use in clinical practice.
We collaborated with Registry of Monoclonal Gammopathies database of Czech Republic and analyzed 1439 patients with monoclonal gammopathies. We were able to confirm validity of the prognostic model of MGUS stratification originally developed by Mayo Clinic.
Moreover several other independent prognostic factors not included in the mentioned model have been identified, which we plan to include in the further analysis and development of more detailed prognostic model. Normalization of FLC ratio was not connected to statistically significant prolongation of complete remission duration, however trend towards it was observed.