학술논문
Genetic defects in thyroid hormone synthesis
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Article
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Source
Current Opinion in Pediatrics; August 2001, Vol. 13 Issue: 4 p364-372, 9p
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10408703; 1531698X
Abstract
Thyroid hormone synthesis requires a normally developed thyroid gland, a properly functioning hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, and sufficient iodine intake. This article focuses on genetic defects in this axis. Defects that are primarily of developmental origin are discussed in our associated article in this issue 1.