From parathyroid to thymus, via glial cells

Authors
Balling, R Erben, RG
Citation
R. Balling et Rg. Erben, From parathyroid to thymus, via glial cells, NAT MED, 6(8), 2000, pp. 860-861
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
NATURE MEDICINE
ISSN journal
10788956 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
860 - 861
Database
ISI
SICI code
1078-8956(200008)6:8<860:FPTTVG>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Deletion of the 'glial cells missing-2' gene in mice disrupts development o f the parathyroid glands but does not eliminate production of parathyroid h ormone (PTH), which is required for calcium metabolism. Surprisingly, the t hymus has been identified as a secondary source of PTH production.