| Theme | Endocrinological control of bone metabolism | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Role of parathyroid hormone in calcium and phosphate metabolism | |
| Publish Date | 2019/04 | |
| Author | Yasuo Imanishi | Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Parathyroid hormone (PTH), the hormone of the parathyroid glands, can enhance renal calcium reabsorption, increase active vitamin D production, and mobilize calcium from the bone. PTH also has a role in bone formation, particularly in the trabecular bone. This function has been used in anabolic therapy for osteoporosis. | |