by Dennis Radman | Oct 10, 2004 | Research
Lay Summary The research article uncovers that stanniocalcin (STC), a hormone initially found in fish, also exists in annelid worms, particularly leeches. Through various experiments, including Western blot analysis and bioassays, the study reveals the presence of...
by Dennis Radman | Jan 10, 2002 | Research
Lay Summary The article presents findings on how calcium levels trigger the release of stanniocalcin (STC) in fish, a hormone important for calcium regulation. It explains that fish have a specific receptor, similar to those in mammals, that senses changes in calcium...
by Dennis Radman | Apr 25, 2000 | Research
Lay Summary This research article discusses the development of a radioimmunoassay for human stanniocalcin (STC), a hormone involved in mineral balance in the body. Unlike in fish, where STC circulates in the blood and regulates calcium and phosphate levels, this study...
by Dennis Radman | Apr 20, 1998 | Research
Lay Summary This study successfully produced and tested human stanniocalcin (hSTC), a hormone known for regulating calcium and phosphate, from both insect cells infected with baculovirus and Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. The research focused on cloning the hSTC...
by Dennis Radman | Dec 1, 1997 | Research
Lay Summary This study focused on the effects of salmon calcitonin (CT) on calcium transport in rainbow trout, specifically how it impacts the uptake of calcium across their gills. The research showed that CT significantly inhibits this calcium transport, which is a...
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