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CALCITONIN [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- calcitonin gene-related peptide
1, record 1, English, calcitonin%20gene%2Drelated%20peptide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CGRP 1, record 1, English, CGRP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP) is a member of the calcitonin family of peptides, which in humans exists in two forms, alpha-CGRP and β-CGRP. Alpha-CGRP is a 37-amino acid peptide and is formed from the alternative splicing of the calcitonin/CGRP gene located on chromosome 11. The less-studied β-CGRP differs in three amino acids(in humans) and is encoded in a separate gene in the same vicinity. 2, record 1, English, - calcitonin%20gene%2Drelated%20peptide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- peptide lié au gène de la calcitonine
1, record 1, French, peptide%20li%C3%A9%20au%20g%C3%A8ne%20de%20la%20calcitonine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CGRP 2, record 1, French, CGRP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- peptide relié au gène de la calcitonine 3, record 1, French, peptide%20reli%C3%A9%20au%20g%C3%A8ne%20de%20la%20calcitonine
correct, masculine noun
- CGRP 4, record 1, French, CGRP
correct, masculine noun
- CGRP 4, record 1, French, CGRP
- peptide associé au gène de la calcitonine 5, record 1, French, peptide%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20g%C3%A8ne%20de%20la%20calcitonine
correct, masculine noun
- CGRP 5, record 1, French, CGRP
correct, masculine noun
- CGRP 5, record 1, French, CGRP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- calcitonin
1, record 2, English, calcitonin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thyrocalcitonin 2, record 2, English, thyrocalcitonin
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - calcitonin
Record 2, Key term(s)
- calcium-lowering hormone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calcitonine
1, record 2, French, calcitonine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- thyrocalcitonine 2, record 2, French, thyrocalcitonine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone hypocalcémiante. 1, record 2, French, - calcitonine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- calcitonina
1, record 2, Spanish, calcitonina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tirocalcitonina 2, record 2, Spanish, tirocalcitonina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormona producida por el tiroides que regula los niveles de calcio en el cuerpo. 3, record 2, Spanish, - calcitonina
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La presencia de altas cantidades de esta hormona en la sangre puede ser indicativa de la existencia de varios tipos de cáncer. 3, record 2, Spanish, - calcitonina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-06-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vertebral fracture
1, record 3, English, vertebral%20fracture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calcitonin is produced by specialized cells in the thyroid gland and inhibits bone resorption by direct action on osteoclasts. Calcitonin treatment probably reduces the risk of new vertebral fractures, but this has not yet been proven. 1, record 3, English, - vertebral%20fracture
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fracture vertébrale
1, record 3, French, fracture%20vert%C3%A9brale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antiresorptive agent
1, record 4, English, antiresorptive%20agent
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are no studies comparing the efficacy of antiresorptive agents(estrogen, calcitonin, and biphosphonates) with one another. Current information suggests that they have similar positive effects on bone mass through their suppression of osteoclastic bone resorption. 1, record 4, English, - antiresorptive%20agent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- inhibiteur de la résorption osseuse
1, record 4, French, inhibiteur%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9sorption%20osseuse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Calcitonine : elle inhibe la résorption osseuse et a un effet calciurique. 2, record 4, French, - inhibiteur%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9sorption%20osseuse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inhibiteurs des prostaglandines : l'indométacine est actif sur l'hypercalcémie de la souris porteuse d'un fibrosarcome et diminue son taux sanguin de prostaglandine. 2, record 4, French, - inhibiteur%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9sorption%20osseuse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- oestrogen patch
1, record 5, English, oestrogen%20patch
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The prevailing indication is, of course, menopausal symptoms, but many Japanese gynaecologists are well informed about the latest research on prevention of osteoporosis. The preferred regimen is monotherapy with estriol, or conjugated oestrogens combined with cyclical progestogen. The oestrogen patch has been introduced lately. In addition to HRT, Japanese doctors prefer prescribing vitamin D3, vitamin K, and calcitonin for inhibition of bone calcium absorption. Calcium supplementation is also considered important in order to recover bone loss and balance low calcium uptake from dietary sources. Furthermore, Japanese physicians favour prescribing antihyperlipaemic drugs such as HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitors and the like. 1, record 5, English, - oestrogen%20patch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- timbre oestrogénique
1, record 5, French, timbre%20oestrog%C3%A9nique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- patch oestrogénique 2, record 5, French, patch%20oestrog%C3%A9nique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux solutions pourraient venir faciliter l'administration du TSH : des «patchs matriciels» à action prolongée (1 semaine) apparaissent. Et les «patchs» mixtes oestroprogestatifs? Pour l'instant, seule est proposée la juxtaposition d'un «patch» oestrogénique et d'un «patch» progestatif. 2, record 5, French, - timbre%20oestrog%C3%A9nique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-06-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- neuropeptide Y
1, record 6, English, neuropeptide%20Y
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NPY 1, record 6, English, NPY
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Serial sectioning to obtain a three dimensional reconstruction of the cardiac conduction system, followed by identification of the pattern of innervation by immunohistochemical and enzyme histochemical techniques; with a panel of antisera against protein gene product(PGP) 9. 5 as a general neural indicator; dopamine beta-hydroxylase(DBH) and tyrosine hydroxylase(TH) as indicators for sympathetic neural tissue; and selected neuropeptides--namely, neuropeptide Y(NPY), vasoactive intestinal polypeptide(VIP), calcitonin gene related peptide(CGRP), and substance P(SP). Gomori's technique was used for locating cholinesterase activity. 2, record 6, English, - neuropeptide%20Y
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- neuropeptide Y
1, record 6, French, neuropeptide%20Y
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NPY 2, record 6, French, NPY
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- neuropeptide-tyrosine Y 3, record 6, French, neuropeptide%2Dtyrosine%20Y
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les peptides les plus en vogue citons la galanine, le neuropeptide Y (NPY) et la melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) pour leurs effets orexigènes et le glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) et la cholécystokinine (CCK) pour leur effet modérateur sur la prise de nourriture. 1, record 6, French, - neuropeptide%20Y
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neuropeptide-tyrosine Y, tiré d'un mémoire de maîtrise au CNRS à Montréal. 4, record 6, French, - neuropeptide%20Y
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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