Calcitonin Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Calcitonin Encoded by human CALCA Gene (Calcitonin Family), 32-aa 3.4-kD secreted Calcitonin polypeptide hormone is cleaved from a large polyprotein precursor synthesized by thyroid parafollicular 'C' cells. opposite to the effect of PTH, Calcitonin induces a rapid drop in blood calcium and phosphate level by promoting bone incorporation. (NCI) Calcitonin is from the group Peptide Hormone Other Names for Calcitonin Calcitonin Thyrocalcitonin Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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