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Thyroid hormones and their effects: a new perspective.

A J Hulbert1

  • 1Metabolic Research Centre and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia. hulbert@uow.edu.au

Biological Reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society
|December 16, 2000
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Thyroid hormones like T4 and T3 are hydrophobic and interact with cell membranes, influencing their structure and function. Their actions involve both membrane interactions and nuclear receptors, impacting metabolism and development.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Thyroid hormones, including tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are hydrophobic molecules crucial for vertebrate physiology.
  • Their biological activity is influenced by the dissociation of their phenolic -OH group at physiological pH.
  • These hormones are amphipathic and proposed to be integral components of vertebrate biological membranes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse actions of thyroid hormones, emphasizing their roles beyond traditional endocrine signaling.
  • To explore the physical chemistry of iodothyronines and their interaction with biological membranes.
  • To elucidate the combined effects of membrane interactions and nuclear receptor signaling in thyroid hormone action.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of existing literature on thyroid hormone physical chemistry, membrane interactions, and nuclear receptor signaling.
  • Analysis of data regarding iodothyronine distribution in plasma and tissues.
  • Examination of evidence from analogue studies and receptor knockout mice.

    • Main Results:

    • Thyroid hormones (T4, T3, rT3, 3,5-T2) are hydrophobic and amphipathic, interacting strongly with biological membranes.
    • Membrane association leads to membrane rigidification and alterations in acyl composition, potentially mediating metabolic effects.
    • Thyroid hormone actions involve both membrane-associated effects and nuclear receptor pathways, with distinct developmental profiles for deiodinases and receptors.

    Conclusions:

    • Thyroid hormone effects result from a combination of membrane interactions and nuclear receptor signaling.
    • Thyroid hormones may function as 'vitamone'-like molecules, influencing membrane physical state and composition.
    • Receptor-dependent pathways are critical for the development of the thyroid hormone axis.