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The development of the parathyroid gland: from fish to human
11 Jun 2008
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to describe the development and function of the parathyroid gland from fish to mammals. We describe the molecular mechanisms regulating parathyroid gland embryogenesis and the clinical syndromes related to mutations in control genes. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies have shown that fish express parathyroid hormone. This is contrary to the long held view that the...
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