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.
Side effects associated with liothyronine therapy typically result from therapeutic overdosage and include manifestations of hyperthyroidism such as weight loss, increased appetite, diarrhea or increased bowel frequency, insomnia, nervousness, irritability, tremor, excessive sweating, heat intolerance, palpitations, hypertension, tachycardia, chest ...