Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10800610 Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects 2013 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Brain development and function depend on thyroid hormones. ► Thyroid hormones need plasma membrane transporters to enter cells. ► Different brain cell types express different sets of transporter molecules. ► Mutation of thyroid hormone transporter MCT8 leads to mental retardation.
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Function of thyroid hormone transporters in the central nervous system
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