[a peptide hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in response to hypercalcemia, which lowers blood calcium and phosphate by promoting renal excretion; chemotherapy for Paget's disease and severe hypercalcemia. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0006668 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Hormone
Relation/PAR: neuropeptide
Peptides
Peptide Hormone
[HS900] HORMONES/SYNTHETICS/MODIFIERS, OTHER
Relation/CHD: CALCITONIN, SALMON