Molecular genetics and disorders of the calcium-sensing receptor

The human calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is a 1,078 amino acid cell surface protein which is expressed in the parathyroids, thyroid cells and the kidney, and is a member of the family of G protein-coupled receptors. The CaSR allows regulation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and renal tubular...

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Main Author: Thakker, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1999