id | GO:0032841   Detailed information |
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  name | calcitonin binding |
  namespace | molecular_function |
  def | "Interacting selectively and non-covalently with calcitonin, a peptide hormone responsible for reducing serum calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclastic bone reabsorption and promoting renal calcium excretion. It is synthesized and released by the C cells of the thyroid." [GOC:ecd] |
  is_a | GO:0017046 ! peptide hormone binding |