[Calcitonin -- 1998].

Calcitonin is one of three most important factors involved in the regulation of systemic calcium homeostasis. Since its discovery in 1961 the structure of calcitonin from different species including human was established, synthetized and developed for use in human clinic. Up to now calcitonin is utilized in treatment of hypercalcemia, Paget disease, algodystrophy, primary and secondary osteoporosis and analgesia. Beside comparative studies aiming on selection of the most effective protocol of treatment and utilization, lately calcitonin is extensively studies for its antifracture potency in osteoporosis. One of the substantial therapeutical progress also appeared the utilization of intransal preparation of calcitonin.