Recent Advances in Transthyretin Evolution, Structure and Biological Functions

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Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg Sep 2009, 2009

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Since its rst description in 1942 in both serum and cerebrospinal uid, transthyretin (TTR) has had an eventful history, including changes in name from 'prealbumin' to 'thyroxine-binding prealbumin' to 'transthyretin' as knowledge increased about its functions. TTR is synthesised in a wide range of tissues in humans and other eutherian mammals: the liver, choroid plexus (blood- cerebrospinal uid barrier), retinal pigment epithelium of the eye, pancreas, intestine and meninges. However, its sites of synthesis are more restricted in other vertebrates. This implies that the number of tissues synthesising TTR during vertebrate evolution has increased, and raises questions about the selection pressures governing TTR synthesis. TTR is most widely known as a distributor of thyroid hormones. In addition, TTR binds retinol-binding protein, which binds retinol. In this way, TTR is also involved with retinoid distribution. More recently, TTR has been demonstrated to bind a wide variety of endocrine disruptors including drugs, pollutants, industrial compounds, heavy metals, and some naturally occurring plant avonoids. These not only interfere with thyroid hormone delivery in the body, but also transport such endocrine disruptors into the brain, where they have the potential to accumulate. 380 pp. Englisch.

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Title
Recent Advances in Transthyretin Evolution, Structure and Biological Functions
Author
Vivian Cody
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg Sep 2009
Publication year
2009
Condition
Neu
Binding
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Language
English
ISBN 10
3642006450
ISBN 13
9783642006456
Item weight
804 grams
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241x160x28 mm

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