46 Nucleic Acids Nucleic acids are high molar mass polymers that play an essential role in protein synthesis. 1.â¯Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 2.â¯Ribonucleic acid (RNA) DNA molecule has 2 helical strands. Each strand is made up of nucleotides.
Calcitriol is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people who have chronic kidney failure and are not receiving dialysis. Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) and metabolic bone disease in people who are receiving dialysis. Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency in people with hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid glands) caused by surgery, disease, or other conditions. Calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. It helps regulate calcium levels in your body and is involved in the process of bone building.When taken by shot or nasal spray, it slows the rate of bone thinning. It also relieves pain that occurs when the bones in the spine (vertebrae) break and collapse on top of each other (spinal compression fracture).t helps regulate calcium levels in your body and is involved in the process of bone building. When taken by shot or nasal spray, it slows the rate of bone thinning. It also relieves pain that occurs when the bones in the spine (vertebrae) break and collapse on top of each other (spinal compression fracture).