DNA methylation analysis of tumor suppressor genes in liquid biopsy components of early stage NSCLC: a promising tool for early detection.

Purpose: Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis represents a liquid biopsy approach for real-time monitoring of tumor evolution. DNA methylation is considered to be an early event in the process of cancer development and progression. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether detection of DNA methylation of selected tumor suppressor genes in CTC and matched ctDNA provides prognostic information in early stage NSCLC.

Hyperparathyroidism in patients with overt and mild primary aldosteronism.

Introduction: Increased prevalence of hyperparathyroidism (HP) has been observed in primary aldosteronism (PA) patients. However, HP prevalence in milder forms of PA has not to date been evaluated.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence of primary and secondary HP in overt and milder misdiagnosed cases of PA and to investigate the effect of treatment on parathormone (PTH) secretion.