thyrocalcitonin

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hormone
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:calcitonin
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1962
gptkbp:foundIn humans
other vertebrates
gptkbp:function inhibits osteoclast activity
regulates calcium levels
lowers blood calcium
gptkbp:gene CALCA
gptkbp:halfLife 10 minutes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label thyrocalcitonin
gptkbp:producedBy thyroid gland
parafollicular cells
gptkbp:recipient calcitonin receptor
gptkbp:structure peptide
gptkbp:usedIn treatment of osteoporosis
treatment of Paget's disease
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:calcitonin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6