Calcitonin

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Calcitonin precursor.

Source Organism

Equus caballus (Horse).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Perissodactyla; Equidae; Equus.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the calcitonin family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Causes a rapid but short-lived drop in the level of calcium and phosphate in blood by promoting the incorporation of those ions in the bones

GeneID

100033906

Categories:Hormones