[Bone and bone related biochemical examinations. Hormone and hormone related substances. Parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP)].
Parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP) was identified as a PTH-like factor that causes hypercalcemia in cancer patients. A sensitive immunoassay was developed, and is currently used for the diagnosis of hypercalcemia.
Ikeda
Kyoji
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National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG).
D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000097:blood; D044162:Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein / Q000097:blood*
D044162:Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein