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Epidermal growth factor causes hypocalcemia in sheep.

G P Moore, M Wilkinson, B A Panaretto

    Endocrinology
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Epidermal growth factor infusions in sheep lowered serum calcium but increased serum magnesium and parathyroid hormone (PTH). This suggests a role for EGF in regulating calcium and magnesium balance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Mineral Metabolism
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a potent mitogen with diverse physiological roles.
    • The precise mechanisms by which EGF influences mineral homeostasis are not fully elucidated.
    • Understanding EGF's role in calcium and magnesium regulation is crucial for metabolic research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of intravenous epidermal growth factor (EGF) administration on serum and urinary calcium and magnesium levels in sheep.
    • To examine the impact of EGF on serum immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations.
    • To discuss the potential role of EGF in the complex regulation of calcium homeostasis.

    Main Methods:

    • Intravenous infusions of EGF were administered to conscious sheep.
    • Serum concentrations of calcium, magnesium, and immunoreactive PTH were measured.
    • Urinary excretion of calcium and magnesium was quantified.

    Main Results:

    • Serum calcium concentrations significantly decreased following EGF infusion.
    • Serum magnesium and serum immunoreactive PTH levels showed a significant increase.
    • Urinary calcium and magnesium excretion decreased significantly during the infusion period.

    Conclusions:

    • EGF administration in sheep leads to a hypocalcemic state.
    • The observed changes suggest that EGF may modulate PTH secretion and/or action.
    • EGF appears to play a role in the physiological regulation of calcium and magnesium balance.

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