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calcitonin binding
Term Information
Accession
GO:0032841
Name
calcitonin binding
Ontology
molecular_function
Synonyms
None
Alternate IDs
None
Definition
Binding to calcitonin, a peptide hormone responsible for reducing serum calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclastic bone reabsorption and promoting renal calcium excretion. It is synthesized and released by the C cells of the thyroid.
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GOC:ecd
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