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SUBMITTER: Matana A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6392899 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Matana Antonela A Popović Marijana M Torlak Vesela V Punda Ante A Barbalić Maja M Zemunik Tatijana T
Medicine 20180501 21
<h4>Background</h4>Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is one of the principal regulators of calcium homeostasis, crucial for normal functioning of the kidneys, bones, heart, and nervous system. Different pathologic conditions can affect serum PTH level resulting in hyperparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism. Our study assessed the association of previously reported polymorphisms with the level of PTH (expressed in pg/mL) among individuals with different pathologic conditions affecting PTH level.<h4>Method ...[more]