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ReviewAmerican journal of translational research2025

The calcium-sensing receptor: a comprehensive review on its role in calcium homeostasis and therapeutic implications.

Ming Yuan, Tianrui Ma, Zhiran Fan, Jing Li, Shenglan Zhang

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Review in American journal of translational research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ming YuanBioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory) Guangzhou 510005, Guangdong, China.
Tianrui MaBioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory) Guangzhou 510005, Guangdong, China.
Zhiran FanBioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory) Guangzhou 510005, Guangdong, China.
Jing LiBioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory) Guangzhou 510005, Guangdong, China.
Shenglan ZhangBioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory) Guangzhou 510005, Guangdong, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR), a key member of the family C G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), plays a crucial role in regulating calcium homeostasis and parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion. It responds to various physiological ligands, including calcium ions and amino acids, activating multiple signaling pathways through interactions with different G proteins and β-arrestin. This review focuses on the structural features of CaSR, emphasizing recent advances in understanding its activation mechanisms via agonists and allosteric modulators. CaSR holds significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating calcitropic disorders such as hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism. Current pharmacological agents, including calcimimetics such as cinacalcet and etelcalcetide, have proven effective in managing secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT); however, they are associated with side effects such as hypocalcemia. Emerging investigational drugs, including palopegteriparatide and other small molecules, show promise in addressing various calcium-related conditions. Despite challenges that have led to the discontinuation of some drug developments, ongoing research is focused on refining CaSR-targeted therapies to improve efficacy, reduce adverse effects, and enhance patient outcomes.

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allosteric modulatorCalcium-sensing receptorCaSRGPCRG protein-coupled receptor

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PMID40226019
PMCPMC11982861

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