Monoiodotyrosine is a precursor of thyroid hormone and results from iodization of tyrosine at the meta- position of the phenol ring. Two units can combine to form 3,3`-diiodothyronine. One unit can combine with diiodotyrosine to form triiodothyronine, as occurs in the colloid of the thyroid follicle. It is abbreviated `MIT`. ...
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An intermediate in thyroid hormone synthesis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(MIT) Type: Term Pronunciation: mon′ō-ī-ō′dō-tī′rō-sēn Definitions: 1. An intermediate in thyroid hormone synthesis.
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