Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
hormone
|
| gptkbp:administeredBy |
injection
nasal spray |
| gptkbp:alternativeName |
gptkb:thyrocalcitonin
|
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
1962
|
| gptkbp:effect |
decreases blood calcium
increases renal calcium excretion inhibits osteoclast activity inhibits phosphate reabsorption in kidney |
| gptkbp:encodedBy |
gptkb:CALCA_gene
|
| gptkbp:enemyOf |
gptkb:parathyroid_hormone
|
| gptkbp:firstIsolatedFrom |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
humans
other vertebrates |
| gptkbp:halfLife |
10 minutes
|
| gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula |
C145H240N44O48S2
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
calcitonin
|
| gptkbp:producedBy |
thyroid gland
parafollicular cells |
| gptkbp:recipient |
calcitonin receptor
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
phosphate levels
calcium levels |
| gptkbp:structure |
32 amino acids
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
treatment of osteoporosis
treatment of Paget's disease treatment of hypercalcemia |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Medullary_thyroid_cancer
gptkb:Thyroid_gland gptkb:hypercalcemia |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|