Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIO) are a family of selenoproteins controlling systemic and
local availability of the major thyroid hormone l-thyroxine (T4), a prohormone secreted by the …

The goal of this review is to place the exciting advances that have occurred in our
understanding of the molecular biology of the types 1, 2, and 3 (D1, D2, and D3 …

The physiological functions; pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of copper deficiency disorders; sources; copper content in feeds and forage; …

The iodothyronine deiodinases initiate or terminate thyroid hormone action and therefore
are critical for the biological effects mediated by thyroid hormone. Over the years, research …

Over the past few years, growing evidence suggests direct crosstalk between thyroid
hormones (THs) and the immune system. Components of the immune system were …

Nutrient Requirements of Domesticated Ruminantsdraws on the most up-to-date research
on the energy, protein, mineral, vitamin and water requirements of beef and dairy cattle …

Hemangiomas are the most common tumors of infancy, with a prevalence of 5 to 10 percent
among one-year-olds. They are characterized by rapid growth in the first year of life …

Estrogen affects proliferation and migration of different skin components, thus influencing
wound healing processes. The human keratinocyte cell line NCTC 2544 has been used to …

Selenium compounds that contain selenol functions or can be metabolized to selenols are
toxic via superoxide and H 2 O 2 generation, when ingested at dosages beyond …

Among the most critical actions of thyroid hormone in man and other mammals are those
exerted on brain development. Severe hypothyroidism during the neonatal period leads to …