Parathyroid
hormone Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands, four small glands located in the neck. It plays an important role in the body’s calcium homeostasis, meaning it’s responsible for regulating the amount of calcium in the blood. PTH increases the reabsorption of calcium from bone, increasing the amount of calcium in the blood, and decreases the amount of calcium filtered out from the kidneys. Its presence is necessary for strong bones and healthy teeth, making it an essential hormone for health. Furthermore, PTH is used for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease. It may also be used to treat hypoparathyroidism, a rare disorder in which PTH levels are low.
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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