Thyroid Hormone Action in Metabolic Regulation

Overview

Journal Protein Cell

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialties Biochemistry
Cell Biology

Date 2011 May 27

PMID 21614672

Citations 22

Authors

Yiyun Song

Xuan Yao

Hao Ying

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Abstract

Thyroid hormone plays pivotal roles in growth, differentiation, development and metabolic homeostasis via thyroid hormone receptors (TRs) by controlling the expression of TR target genes. The transcriptional activity of TRs is modulated by multiple factors including various TR isoforms, diverse thyroid hormone response elements, different heterodimeric partners, coregulators, and the cellular location of TRs. In the present review, we summarize recent advance in understanding the molecular mechanisms of thyroid hormone action obtained from human subject research, thyroid hormone mimetics application, TR isoform-specific knock-in mouse models, and mitochondrion study with highlights in metabolic regulations. Finally, as future perspectives, we share our thoughts about current challenges and possible approaches to promote our knowledge of thyroid hormone action in metabolism.

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