NALT

Termo preferencial

calcitonin

Chemical

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.

calcitonin receptors

thyrocalcitonin

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

6373

espanhol

calcitonina

URI

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

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Criado 1/19/06, última modificação 7/31/14