Parathyroid hormone
MetabolicResearch use only
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Body Map
Overview
PTH binds to PTH1R on bone and kidney, activating cAMP and PLC pathways to increase bone resorption, renal calcium reabsorption, and vitamin D activation. PTH(1-34) fragment (teriparatide) has bone-forming effects when given intermittently.
Primary Uses
Osteoporosis treatment
Bone formation
Protocol Reference
Evidence
FDA approved synthetic PTH (teriparatide) available for osteoporosis treatment
Research Models
Human
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