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Parathyroid Hormone

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Parathyroid Hormone Definition

Encoded by human PTH Gene (Parathyroid Hormone Family), secreted (parathyroid cells) 115-aa 13-kDa (precursor) Parathyroid Hormone elevates blood Ca2+ levels by dissolving the salts in bone and preventing renal excretion. PTH defects cause familial isolated hypoparathyroidism. (NCI)

Parathyroid Hormone Synonyms

Parathyroid Hormone, PTH, Parathormone, Parathyrin

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