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CALCITONIN [6 records]

Record 1 2014-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie

Spanish

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Record 2 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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Record 3 2010-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

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Record 4 2010-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacology
  • Musculoskeletal System
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacologie
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
OBS

Calcitonine : elle inhibe la résorption osseuse et a un effet calciurique.

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.

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Medication
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Médicaments
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.

Spanish

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Record 6 1999-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
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.

OBS

Neuropeptide-tyrosine Y, tiré d'un mémoire de maîtrise au CNRS à Montréal.

Spanish

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