Tag: Fauci mentions
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Doublecortin
Neuronal migration protein doublecortin, also known as doublin or lissencephalin-X is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DCXgene.[5] Doublecortin (DCX) is a microtubule-associated protein expressed by neuronal precursor cells and immature neurons in embryonic and adult cortical structures. Neuronal precursor cells begin to express DCX while actively dividing, and their neuronal daughter cells continue to express DCX for 2–3 weeks as the…
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Calcitriol
Medical use Adverse effects Mechanism of action Calcitriol increases blood calcium levels ([Ca2+]) by: Biosynthesis and its regulation Interactive pathway map Metabolism History Names External links Hormones Vitamins (A11) Drugs used for psoriasis (D05) Vitamin D receptor modulators Portal: Medicine Categories: From Wikipedia where this page was last updated August 4, 2022
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Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid peptide hormone secreted by PARAFOLLICULAR CELLS (also known as C cells) of the thyroid (or endostyle) in humans and other chordates in the ultimopharyngeal body. It acts to reduce blood calcium (Ca2+), opposing the effects of PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH). Its importance in humans has not been as well established as its importance in other animals, as its function is usually not significant in the…
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Prolactin (PRL)
In mammals, prolactin is associated with milk production; in fish it is thought to be related to the control of water and salt balance. Prolactin also acts in a cytokine-like manner and as an important regulator of the immune system. It has important cell cycle-related functions as a growth-, differentiating- and anti-apoptotic factor. As a growth factor,…
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Structure Function Regulation of serum calcium Main article: Calcium metabolism Regulation of serum phosphate Vitamin D synthesis Interactive pathway map Click on genes, proteins and metabolites below to link to respective articles. [§ 1] Regulation of PTH secretion Stimulators Inhibitors Disorders Measurement Interpretive guide Condition Intact PTH Calcium Normal Parathyroid Normal Normal Hypoparathyroidism Low or Low Normal [note…
