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Preferred term

Cinacalcet  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A naphthalene derivative and CALCIMIMETIC AGENT that increases the sensitivity of PARATHYROID GLAND calcium-sensing receptors to serum calcium. This action reduces parathyroid hormone secretion and decreases serum calcium in the treatment of PARATHYROID DISEASES.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • UAZ6V7728S

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-P9HZ6DN9-4

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