Term Name: | calcitonin binding |
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Definition: | Binding to calcitonin, a peptide hormone responsible for reducing serum calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclastic bone reabsorption and promoting renal calcium excretion. It is synthesized and released by the C cells of the thyroid. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0032841] QuickGO AmiGO |