Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid hormones and irisin increase energy expenditure and induce browning of adipose tissue. However, little is known about irisin physiology and regulation. Here we aim to elucidate whether thyroid hormones alter circulating irisin concentrations in humans.Design and subjects: One cross-sectional (case-control) evaluation and two interventions were performed independently from each other, including previously thyroidectomized patients. C...