Thyrocalcitonin: Evidence for release in a spontaneous hypocalcemic disorder

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1967

Abstract

Thyrocalcitonin content of thyroid gland extracts from normal postparturient cows was 3.9 times greater than in cows with postparturient paresis. The parafollicular cells in diseased cows were less numerous and appeared to have discharged their secretory products. An abrupt release of thyrocalcitonin near parturition may be related to the development of the hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia in this disorder.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Science

First Page

205

Last Page

206

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