1
Institute of Mammalian Genetics, GSF-Research Center
of Environment and Health, Neuherberg, Germany
2
Institute of Animal Physiology, Ludwig Maximilians
University, Munich, Germany
Deletion of the 'glial cells missing-2' gene in mice
disrupts development of the parathyroid glands but does not eliminate production
of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which is required for calcium metabolism. Surprisingly,
the thymus has been identified as a secondary source of PTH production.
