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iodotyrosine

iodotyrosine

9.9
A small chemical made when iodine is added to the amino acid tyrosine, used to make thyroid hormones
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪoʊdəˈtaɪrəˌsiːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : iodotirozina
  • During thyroid hormone synthesis, iodotyrosine acts as a key intermediate.

Examples

  • A deficiency in enzymes processing iodotyrosine can lead to thyroid problems.

  • Researchers measured the concentration of iodotyrosine in the thyroid tissue samples.

  • The body produces iodotyrosine during thyroid hormone synthesis.

  • Scientists study iodotyrosines for their role in metabolism.

  • During the production of thyroid hormones, iodotyrosine forms as an essential intermediate compound.

  • Scientists discovered that iodotyrosine levels in the blood correlate with thyroid health.

  • A proper diet helps maintain the necessary amounts of iodotyrosine for effective thyroid function.

Compounds

di-iodotyrosine
  • Specialized
9.9

A molecule with two iodine atoms attached to tyrosine that helps make thyroid hormones

mono-iodotyrosine
  • Specialized
9.9

A small chemical made when one iodine atom joins a protein building block in the thyroid to make thyroid hormones

Surface Forms

iodotyrosine singular
iodotyrosines plural

Morphology

iodotyrosine = tyrosine (semi-transparent) = iodo + tyrosine

While 'iodo-' clearly refers to iodine and 'tyrosine' is a known amino acid, the precise biochemical meaning may not be fully transparent to all learners.

Etymology

Iodotyrosine is made of iodo- meaning 'iodine' and tyrosine, a common amino acid and building block of proteins, so it is simply a tyrosine molecule with iodine attached. That's why iodotyrosine appears as a key intermediate when the thyroid makes its hormones.