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Calcitonin is hypocalcemic hormone produced by the parafollicular C cells of the thyroid or by the ultimobranchial bodies of nonmammalian vertebrates. Calcitonin decreases blood calcium and phosphate due to inhibition of resorption by osteoblasts and osteocytes.
Formula
C146H241N43O47S2
M.W.
3414.9
Cas
57014-02-5
Purity
> 95%
Storage
Store at -20°C. Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
Notes
Calcitonin is A 32 amino acid polypeptide, 8 of which are conserved across all species.
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