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Thyroxine

Hormones & fertility agents

Description

A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and contains iodine. Thyroxine increases the rate of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. Thyroxine can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders.

Mechanism of action

Thyroid hormones act on the receptors and stimulate entry of calcium and amino acid into cells and stimulate Aden late cycles in cell membranes.

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Mechanism of action

Thyroid hormones act on the receptors and stimulate entry of calcium and amino acid into cells and stimulate Aden late cycles in cell membranes.

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