Thyroid hormones influence renal development, kidney hemodynamics, glomerular filtration
rate and sodium and water homeostasis. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect renal …

Thyroid hormones (TH) are essential for an adequate growth and development of the
kidney. Conversely, the kidney is not only an organ for metabolism and elimination of TH …

Thyroid hormones influence renal development, kidney structure, renal hemodynamics,
GFR, the function of many transport systems along the nephron, and sodium and water …

Premature cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke, peripheral vascular disease,
sudden death, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure, is a notorious problem …

Recent identification of new selenocysteine-containing proteins has revealed relationships
between the two trace elements selenium (Se) and iodine and the hormone network …

Context: Thyroid hormone production is dependent on adequate iodine intake. Excess
iodine is generally well-tolerated, but thyroid dysfunction can occur in susceptible …

For more than 3 decades it has been known that serum thyroid hormone levels drop during
starvation and illness. In mild illness, this involves only a decrease in serum T3 levels …

Although it was originally believed that thyroid hormones enter target cells by passive
diffusion, it is now clear that cellular uptake is effected by carrier-mediated processes. Two …

Particulate composites with A356 aluminium alloy as a matrix were produced by
compocasting process using ceramic particles (Al2O3, SiC) and graphite particles. The …

The metabolic support of the critically ill patient is a relatively new target of active research
and little is as yet known about the effects of critical illness on metabolism. The nonthyroidal …