Article
Clinical lessons from the calcium-sensing receptor.
Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & metabolism - 1 Feb 2007
Brown Edward M
Abstract excerpt
The extracellular calcium ion (Ca(2+)(e))-sensing receptor (CaR) enables key tissues that maintain Ca(2+)(e) homeostasis to sense changes in the Ca(2+)(e) concentration. These tissues respond to changes in Ca(2+)(e) with functional alterations that will help restore Ca(2+)(e) to normal. For instance, decreases in Ca(2+)(e) act via the CaR to stimulate secretion of parathyroid hormone-a Ca(2+)(e)-elevating...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.