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Synonyms: Natpar® | Natpara® | rhPTH[1-84]
PTH is an approved drug (FDA (2015), EMA (2017))
Compound class:
Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat
Comment: In its recombinant form, human parathyroid hormone was approved for clinical use in 2015, under the name Natpara.
Species: Human
View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: pth |
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Summary of Clinical Use  |
| Approved for use in patients with hypoparathyroidism to control low blood calcium levels. |
| Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
| PTH increases levels of calcium in the blood through its interaction with the PTH1 receptor. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |
