Iodothyronine deiodinase (DIO) Inhibitors
Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) are a group of enzymes crucial for the metabolism of thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). There are three types of DIOs: DIO1, DIO2, and DIO3, each with distinct tissue distributions and functions. DIO1 and DIO2 convert the less active T4 into the more active T3 by removing an iodine atom, thus playing a key role in regulating the body's metabolic rate and energy balance. DIO3, on the other hand, inactivates thyroid hormones by converting T4 into reverse T3 (rT3) and T3 into 3,3'-diiodothyronine (T2), both of which are biologically inactive. These deiodinases are integral in maintaining the homeostasis of thyroid hormone levels and ensuring the appropriate physiological response in various tissues. Their activity is influenced by factors such as iodine intake, hormonal signals, and physiological stress, underscoring their importance in endocrine signaling.
Targeting Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) for disruption or inhibition using small molecules provides a valuable approach for mechanistic characterization of thyroid hormone metabolism. By selectively inhibiting different DIOs, researchers can study their specific roles in controlling the local and systemic concentrations of active and inactive thyroid hormones. This approach aids in understanding how alterations in DIO activity affect metabolic processes, developmental pathways, and physiological responses to environmental changes. Inhibiting DIOs can also help in exploring the mechanisms underlying thyroid-related disorders, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Dicoumarol | 66-76-2 | sc-205647 sc-205647A | 500 mg 5 g | $20.00 $40.00 | 8 | |
Dicoumarol is a coumarin derivative that indirectly modulates Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) by influencing the vitamin K-dependent carboxylation of thyroid hormone-binding proteins. By inhibiting vitamin K epoxide reductase, Dicoumarol impairs the carboxylation process, leading to altered binding affinities of thyroid hormones. This indirect modulation affects the availability and activity of thyroid hormones, impacting cellular responses mediated by Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs). | ||||||
Amiodarone | 1951-25-3 | sc-480089 | 5 g | $318.00 | ||
Amiodarone is an agent in research with antiarrhythmic properties that indirectly influences Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) by altering thyroid hormone metabolism. It inhibits the peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3), impacting the substrate availability for Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs). This indirect modulation of Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) activity can lead to changes in thyroid hormone levels, affecting cellular processes regulated by thyroid hormones. | ||||||
6-Propyl-2-thiouracil | 51-52-5 | sc-214383 sc-214383A sc-214383B sc-214383C | 10 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $37.00 $56.00 $224.00 $1997.00 | ||
6-Propyl-2-thiouracil is a thioamide derivative that indirectly modulates Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) by inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis. It blocks the activity of thyroid peroxidase, reducing the production of thyroxine (T4), the substrate for Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs)-mediated conversion to triiodothyronine (T3). This indirect inhibition of Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) alters thyroid hormone levels, affecting cellular processes regulated by thyroid hormones. | ||||||
Methimazole | 60-56-0 | sc-205747 sc-205747A | 10 g 25 g | $70.00 $112.00 | 4 | |
Methimazole is a thioamide derivative that indirectly modulates Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) by inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis. It blocks the activity of thyroid peroxidase, reducing the production of thyroxine (T4), the substrate for Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs)-mediated conversion to triiodothyronine (T3). This indirect inhibition of Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) alters thyroid hormone levels, affecting cellular processes regulated by thyroid hormones. | ||||||
Pentadecafluorooctanoic acid | 335-67-1 | sc-250662 sc-250662A | 5 g 25 g | $50.00 $152.00 | ||
PFOA is a synthetic compound that indirectly influences Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) by altering thyroid hormone homeostasis. It interferes with thyroid hormone transport proteins, affecting the availability of substrates for Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs)-mediated conversion. This indirect modulation can lead to changes in thyroid hormone levels, influencing cellular processes regulated by thyroid hormones and impacting Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) activity. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
Lithium is an agent in research studied in the research of mood disorders that indirectly modulates Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) by affecting thyroid hormone metabolism. It inhibits the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland and alters the peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3). This indirect modulation of Iodothyronine deiodinases (DIOs) activity can lead to changes in thyroid hormone levels, affecting cellular processes regulated by thyroid hormones. | ||||||