Iodide is organified

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R-HSA-350901
Type
Reaction [transition]
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Homo sapiens
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5/5
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The first step in the biogenesis of thyroid hormones is the oxidation of iodide (I-) by H2O2/peroxidase after being taken up by the thyroid gland. This event is known as organification.
Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
1722671 Formation of molecular iodine during oxidation of iodide by the peroxidase/H2O2 system. Implications for antithyroid therapy

Buxeraud, J, Raby, M, Thomes, JC, Raby, C, Lagorce, JF, Catanzano, G

Biochem Pharmacol 1991
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peroxidase activity of TPO [plasma membrane]

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