The University of Pittsburg studies a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates bone growth with minimal or no side effects. This hormone is Parathyroid Hormone related-Protein (PTHrP). PTHrP is found in almost every tissue in the body and appears to regulate cell growth, survival and differentiation and is very similar to PTH 1-34 (Forteo®) as the name implies. PTHrP instigates bone formation without simultaneously increasing bone breakdown, resulting in greater bone mineral...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PTH stands for parathyroid hormone. It is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland. PTH is the most important regulator of the body's... Read more »
Australian drugmaker Bone Medical Limited has begun testing of a new medication for osteoporosis. The med, known as oral CaPTHymone (PTH), has been... Read more »
A new osteoporosis med has shown positive results in its Phase II clinical trials. The med, CaPTHymone, is a tablet form of parathyroid hormone... Read more »
A new patch designed to treat established osteoporosis has show positive results in a recent clinical trial. The Zosano PTH Patch, which delivers... Read more »
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