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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. calcitonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. calcitonin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. thyroid hormones
  6. calcitonin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. thyroid hormones
  6. calcitonin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. thyroid hormones
  6. calcitonin
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. thyroid hormones
  6. calcitonin

Preferred term

calcitonin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A peptide hormone that lowers calcium concentration in the blood. In humans, it is released by thyroid cells and acts to decrease the formation and absorptive activity of osteoclasts. Its role in regulating plasma calcium is much greater in children and in certain diseases than in normal adults.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • thyrocalcitonin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/21086

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