deiodinaas
Deiodinase is a family of enzymes crucial for thyroid hormone metabolism. These enzymes are responsible for removing iodine atoms from iodothyronines, the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This process is essential for regulating the activity and bioavailability of thyroid hormones throughout the body.
There are three main types of deiodinases: type I (D1), type II (D2), and type III (D3).
The activity of deiodinases is tightly regulated and influenced by various factors, including nutritional status, temperature,