[Influence of thyrocalcitonin on the urinary excretion of hydroxyproline in humans].
1968
C Gennari, and
M Bencini, and
V Palazzuoli, and
G Borrello
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MeSH Term
Description
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D001862
Bone Resorption
Bone loss due to osteoclastic activity.
Bone Loss, Osteoclastic,Osteoclastic Bone Loss,Bone Losses, Osteoclastic,Bone Resorptions,Loss, Osteoclastic Bone,Losses, Osteoclastic Bone,Osteoclastic Bone Losses,Resorption, Bone,Resorptions, Bone
D002116
Calcitonin
A peptide hormone that lowers calcium concentration in the blood. In humans, it is released by thyroid cells and acts to decrease the formation and absorptive activity of osteoclasts. Its role in regulating plasma calcium is much greater in children and in certain diseases than in normal adults.