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02/18/2023

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Why does the thyroid use iodine ?

Most of us are aware of the connection between iodine intake and thyroid function. The hormones produced by the thyroid (T3,T4...) contain iodine, which makes the gland unique. But why only the thyroid, or the thyroid at all ? How did iodine-containing thyroid hormones evolve ?


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