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Horm Metab Res 1971; 3(1): 48-51
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095047
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The Effects of Thyrocalcitonin on Ionic and Total Plasma Calcium in Monkeys

A.  Raman
  • Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
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07 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

The effects of thyrocalcitonin (TCT) on the plasma ionic calcium in the monkey were investigated with a calciumsensitive electrode. It was observed that low dosages of TCT reduced only the total calcium whereas high dosages of TCT depressed both the total and ionic calcium levels. A possible hypothesis for this interesting finding has been suggested.

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Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) - Total Plasma Calcium - Ionized Plasma Calcium - Monkey

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