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.
Confidence votes 84.8K. Calcitonin slows the release of calcium from bones into bloodstream, thereby keeping blood levels of calcium to a minimum. Parathyroid hormone does the opposite. It maintains calcium levels in the blood, or helps reabsorption of calcium from bones into bloodstream.the concentration of specific nonhormonal substances in the blood or extracellular fluid.) Calcitonin is produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid â¦ gland in response to rising blood calcium levels.