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  • 1Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden. mikael.olof.nilsson@anatcell.gu.se

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Thyroid hormone synthesis involves extracellular iodination of thyroglobulin, regulated by TSH-dependent iodide transport. Pendrin facilitates apical iodide efflux, crucial for thyroid hormone production and recycling.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Thyroid hormone synthesis is critical for metabolism and development.
  • Iodination of thyroglobulin (Tg) is a key step occurring extracellularly at the apical membrane.
  • Thyroid cell polarization dictates directed iodide (I-) transport.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the mechanisms of iodide transport in thyroid follicular cells.
  • To identify the apical iodide efflux transporter.
  • To understand the regulation of iodide transport in thyroid hormone synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated TSH-regulated basolateral iodide uptake via the sodium/iodide symporter.
  • Identified pendrin as a candidate apical iodide/chloride transporter.

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  • Analyzed intracellular mechanisms preventing premature iodination.

    • Main Results:

    • TSH regulates both basolateral iodide uptake and apical iodide efflux.
    • Pendrin is identified as the apical transporter mediating iodide efflux.
    • Intracellular glutathione peroxidase prevents premature iodination by degrading hydrogen peroxide.

    Conclusions:

    • Thyroid cell polarization and specific transporters (sodium/iodide symporter and pendrin) are essential for directed iodide transport.
    • Pendrin plays a key role in apical iodide efflux for thyroid hormone synthesis.
    • Intracellular mechanisms ensure efficient iodide recycling and thyroid hormone production.