Triiodothyronine

A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3.

Year introduced: LIOTHYRONINE was heading 1963-1966

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Tree Number(s): D06.472.931.740.385, D12.125.072.050.767.741.894

MeSH Unique ID: D014284

Registry Number: 06LU7C9H1V

Entry Terms:

• T3 Thyroid Hormone
• Thyroid Hormone, T3
• Cytomel
• Liothyronine
• 3,3',5-Triiodothyronine
• Liothyronine Sodium

See Also:

• Receptors, Thyroid Hormone

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Thyroid Hormones
Thyronines
Triiodothyronine

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Amino Acids
Amino Acids, Cyclic
Amino Acids, Aromatic
Thyroxine
Thyronines
Triiodothyronine