Gene:
calcitonin/calcitonin-related polypeptide, alpha
Gene ID:
207755
Symbol:
CALCA
Species:
1000
Description:
Calcitonin is a peptide hormone synthesized by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid. It causes reduction in serum calcium, an effect opposite to that of parathyroid hormone (PTH; MIM 168450).[supplied by OMIM]