Mechanism of Action of Calcitonin
Introduction Calcitonin is a peptide hormone produced by the parafollicular (C cells) of the thyroid gland and is also available as a therapeutic agent (salmon calcitonin). It plays an essential role in calcium and bone metabolism, acting as a physiological antagonist to parathyroid hormone (PTH). The Mechanism of Action of Calcitonin centers on inhibition of … Read more