Thyroxine deiodinase
Definition:
EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.8 Acting on halide bonds > 3.8.1 In carbon-halide compounds > 3.8.1.4 thyroxine deiodinase
Thyroxine deiodinase is a selenoenzyme that removes iodine from iodothyronines, converting T4 to active T3 or inactive reverse T3. It hydrolyzes iodinated thyroid hormones. In thyroid hormone activation it controls T3 levels. It contains selenocysteine.
Thyroxine deiodinase is a selenoenzyme that removes iodine from iodothyronines, converting T4 to active T3 or inactive reverse T3. It hydrolyzes iodinated thyroid hormones. In thyroid hormone activation it controls T3 levels. It contains selenocysteine.
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