HICHRI , Maha

Iodine is an essential component of thyroid hormones. Thyroid cells capture the circulating iodine and concentrate it in the colloid. Then, it is incorporated into the thyroglobulin, the hormone precursor protein, by an organification mechanism. The iodine uptake capacity by the thyroid is finely regulated, not only by the Thyroid Stimulating...

(1) Background: We recently showed that iodinated contrast media (ICM) reduced thyroid uptake of iodide independently of free iodide through a mechanism different from that of NaI and involving a dramatic and long-lasting decrease in Na/I symporter expression. The present study aimed at comparing the response of the thyroid to ICM and NaI using...

Background Intake of potassium iodide (KI) reduces the accumulation of radioactive iodine in the thyroid gland in the event of possible contamination by radioactive iodine released from a nuclear facility. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated the need for research for optimal timing, appropriate dosing regimen, and safety for...