Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p A calcimimetic is a drug that mimics the action of calcium on tissues, by allosteric activation of the calcium-sensing receptor that is expressed in various human organ tissues. Calcimimetics are used to treat hyperparathyroidism.Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic. Cinacalcet (brand name Sensipar) is the only drug of this class. Cinacalcet mimics calcium at the parathyroid hormone receptor. This binding will increase the sensitivity of calcium-sensing receptors on the parathyroid gland.. }
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- Calcimimetic comment "A calcimimetic is a drug that mimics the action of calcium on tissues, by allosteric activation of the calcium-sensing receptor that is expressed in various human organ tissues. Calcimimetics are used to treat hyperparathyroidism.Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic. Cinacalcet (brand name Sensipar) is the only drug of this class. Cinacalcet mimics calcium at the parathyroid hormone receptor. This binding will increase the sensitivity of calcium-sensing receptors on the parathyroid gland.".