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Thyroid hormone and the gut.

M T Hays1

  • 1Veterans Administration Medical Center, Palo Alto, California 94304.

Endocrine Research
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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The gastrointestinal tract actively absorbs thyroid hormones (T4 and T3), though the exact mechanism remains unclear. Gut absorption of thyroid hormones is influenced by various conditions and may involve conjugation and deconjugation processes.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The gastrointestinal tract actively interacts with thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
  • Both T4 and T3 are absorbed from the gut, but incompletely, with absorption influenced by numerous factors.
  • The precise mechanism of thyroid hormone absorption in the gut is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interaction between the gastrointestinal tract and thyroid hormones.
  • To explore factors affecting thyroid hormone absorption from the gut.
  • To elucidate the potential role of the gut in thyroid hormone regulation and storage.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on thyroid hormone absorption and metabolism in the gastrointestinal tract.

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  • Analysis of factors influencing thyroid hormone absorption, including malabsorption conditions and surgical states.
  • Exploration of potential mechanisms involving conjugation (T4G, T3G) and deconjugation.

    • Main Results:

    • Thyroid hormone absorption is decreased in malabsorption conditions and increased in postgastrojejunotomy syndrome.
    • Absorption may involve conjugation to glucuronide forms within mucosal cells, followed by deconjugation before portal vein entry.
    • Absorption is reduced with excess T4 and increased in hypothyroidism.
    • The liver plays a role by returning hormones to the gut via bile, and direct secretion into the gut occurs from mesenteric circulation.

    Conclusions:

    • The gastrointestinal tract is a significant reservoir for thyroid hormones, particularly T3.
    • The gut may play a crucial role in regulating thyroid hormone activity.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the absorption mechanisms and regulatory functions of the gut concerning thyroid hormones.