Calcimimetic

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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.[1][2]

Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic.

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  1. ↑ "Definition of calcimimetic", Medicine.net (on line). Last editorial review: 4/8/2004.
  2. ↑ William G. Goodman, "Calcimimetic agents and secondary hyperparathyroidism: treatment and prevention" Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (2002) 17: 204-207.
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