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Type 3 deiodinase is critical for the maturation and function of the thyroid axis.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Feb 2006
Hernandez Arturo, Martinez M Elena, Fiering Steven, Galton Valerie Anne, St Germain Donald
Abstract excerpt
Developmental exposure to appropriate levels of thyroid hormones (THs) in a timely manner is critical to normal development in vertebrates. Among the factors potentially affecting perinatal exposure of tissues to THs is type 3 deiodinase (D3). This enzyme degrades THs and is highly expressed in the pregnant uterus, placenta, and fetal and neonatal tissues. To determine the physiological role of D3, we have...
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