Aliases for PTH Gene
External Ids for PTH Gene
Previous GeneCards Identifiers for PTH Gene
The protein encoded by this gene is a hormone secreted by parathyroid cells. This hormone elevates blood Ca2+ level by dissolving the salts in bone and preventing their renal excretion. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial isolated hypoparathyroidism (FIH). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
GeneCards Summary for PTH Gene
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with PTH include hypoparathyroidism, familial isolated and pth-related familial isolated hypoparathyroidism. Among its related pathways are Signaling by GPCR and Signaling by GPCR. GO annotations related to this gene include hormone activity and peptide hormone receptor binding.
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot for PTH Gene
PTH elevates calcium level by dissolving the salts in bone and preventing their renal excretion. Stimulates [1-14C]-2-deoxy-D-glucose (2DG) transport and glycogen synthesis in osteoblastic cells.