Iodine: Its Role in Thyroid Hormone Biosynthesis and Beyond

Iodine: Its Role in Thyroid Hormone Biosynthesis and Beyond

The present review deals with the functional roles of iodine and its metabolism. The main biological function of iodine concerns its role in the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (THs) by the thyroid gland. In addition, however, further biological roles of iodine have emerged. Precisely, due to its s...

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Main Authors: Salvatore Sorrenti, Enke Baldini, Daniele Pironi, Augusto Lauro, Valerio D’Orazi, Francesco Tartaglia, Domenico Tripodi, Eleonora Lori, Federica Gagliardi, Marianna Praticò, Giulio Illuminati, Vito D’Andrea, Piergaspare Palumbo, Salvatore Ulisse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
iodine
thyroid hormone biosynthesis
pregnancy
iodine prophylaxis
peroxidase
cancer
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4469

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