Thyroperoxidase (TPO) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in thyroid hormone production. It is responsible for catalyzing the iodination of tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin, a process necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, such as triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones regulate the body’s metabolism and are […]
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