Parathyroid
hormone Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a peptide hormone released from the parathyroid glands that performs a variety of functions in the body. PTH increases calcium levels in the blood by stimulating the release of calcium from the bones, and increases phosphate levels in the blood by stimulating the kidneys to reabsorb phosphate. PTH helps regulate calcium levels in the body, and plays an important role in maintaining calcium balance in healthy individuals. Deficiencies or elevated levels of PTH can cause a variety of health problems including osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism. PTH levels are monitored in order to diagnose and manage these conditions, and to monitor the effectiveness of treatments.
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1 journal(s) foundEndocrinology And Hormones
ISSN: 3070-2313
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Dragan Nikolic, University of Belgrade,
School of Medicine,
dr Subotica 9,
11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system,its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinology focuses primarily on the endocrine organs, meaning the organs whose primary function is hormone secretion. These organs include the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, testes, and pancreas