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Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hormones
DEF

A 32-amino-acid polypeptide which functions as a hypocalcemic hormone in mammals. It is synthesized in and secreted by the parafollicular cells (C cells) of the thyroid in man and by the ultimobranchial body in species such as teleosts and amphibians.

Key term(s)
  • calcium-lowering hormone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hormones
DEF

Hormone hypocalcémiante.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormonas
DEF

Hormona producida por el tiroides que regula los niveles de calcio en el cuerpo.

OBS

La presencia de altas cantidades de esta hormona en la sangre puede ser indicativa de la existencia de varios tipos de cáncer.

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