Serum Copper, Iron, and Total Iron Binding Capacity in Hypothyroidism: A Case Control Study
Background: Thyroid hormone metabolism is linked to iron metabolism. Thyroperoxidase, a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones, is iron-dependent. Thus, iron deficiency might be the primary cause of hypothyroidism. Copper is another trace element that has been linked to thyroid status. C...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cell and BioPharmaceutical Institute
2023-11-01
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| Series: | MCBS (Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences) |
| Online Access: | https://cellbiopharm.com/ojs/index.php/MCBS/article/view/336 |