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SUBMITTER: Bizhanova A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3709185 | biostudies-literature | 2011
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Bizhanova Aigerim A Chew Teng-Leong TL Khuon Satya S Kopp Peter P
Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology 20111116 3
<h4>Background</h4>Iodide uptake at the basolateral membrane and iodide efflux at the apical membrane of thyrocytes, essential steps in the biosynthesis of thyroid hormone, are stimulated by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Pendrin (SLC26A4) is inserted into the apical membrane of thyrocytes and thought to be involved in mediating iodide efflux.<h4>Methods</h4>We determined the effects of carboxy-terminal mutations of pendrin on the cellular localization and the ability to transport iodide.<h4 ...[more]