Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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.
Primary Uses
Osteoporosis treatment
Bone formation (when given intermittently as PTH(1-34) fragment)
Protocol Reference
Evidence
FDA approved (teriparatide)
Research Models
Human
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