Thyroid hormone action in metabolic regulation.
10.1007/s13238-011-1046-x
- Author:
Yiyun SONG
1
;
Xuan YAO
;
Hao YING
Author Information
1. Key Laboratory of Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute for Nutritional Sciences, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Gene Knockout Techniques;
Humans;
Mice;
Mitochondria;
metabolism;
Protein Isoforms;
genetics;
metabolism;
physiology;
Receptors, Thyroid Hormone;
metabolism;
Thyroid Diseases;
metabolism;
pathology;
Thyroid Hormones;
genetics;
metabolism;
physiology
- From:
Protein & Cell
2011;2(5):358-368
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Thyroid hormone plays pivotal roles in growth, differentiation, development and metabolic homeostasis via thyroid hormone receptors (TRs) by controlling the expression of TR target genes. The transcriptional activity of TRs is modulated by multiple factors including various TR isoforms, diverse thyroid hormone response elements, different heterodimeric partners, coregulators, and the cellular location of TRs. In the present review, we summarize recent advance in understanding the molecular mechanisms of thyroid hormone action obtained from human subject research, thyroid hormone mimetics application, TR isoform-specific knock-in mouse models, and mitochondrion study with highlights in metabolic regulations. Finally, as future perspectives, we share our thoughts about current challenges and possible approaches to promote our knowledge of thyroid hormone action in metabolism.
