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pth
PTH
PTH raises serum calcium via bone resorption (RANKL), renal calcium retention, and calcitriol synthesis; primary hyperparathyroidism causes hypercalcemia; CKD drives secondary hyperparathyroidism; intermittent PTH 1-34 (teriparatide) is anabolic for osteoporosis.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | pth |
| Name | PTH |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-07 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 03-molecular |
Cross-Atlas Connections
Sources
- Bilezikian JP, Bandeira L, Khan A, Cusano NE. Hyperparathyroidism. Lancet. 2018;391(10116):168-178. · PubMed 29331474
- Neer RM, Arnaud CD, Zanchetta JR, et al. Effect of parathyroid hormone (1-34) on fractures and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. N Engl J Med. 2001;344(19):1434-1441. · PubMed 11346808