ea0020oc5.2 | Thyroid: Basic and Clinical | ECE2009
Renko Kostja
, Behrends Thomas
, Stosnach Hagen
, Kohrle Josef
, Schomburg Lutz
Iodine (I) and selenium (Se) are two essential trace elements for regular thyroid gland functioning and thyroid hormone metabolism. Most Europeans are only marginally supplied with both elements through their daily nutrition. The mammalian organism has developed efficient and highly complex mechanisms to control I and Se uptake, metabolism and recycling. The thyroid gland is equipped with the necessary transporters and metabolizing enzymes for I uptake and bioconversion into t...