Several reports demonstrate unexplained consequences of mutations on the expression of the different dystrophin isoforms and their balance. The most prominent example is found in some cases of X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC).
In particular, calcitonin has the ability to decrease blood calcium levels at least in part by effects on two well-studied target organs: 1  Bone: Calcitonin suppresses resorption of bone by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, a cell type that digests bone matrix, releasing calcium and phosphorus into blood.
calcitonin - thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone. thyrocalcitonin. thyroid hormone - any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically. Translations.