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DUOX1

MIM.606758 15q15.3

The synthesis of thyroid hormone is catalyzed by a protein complex located at the apical membrane of thyroid follicular cells.

Contained within this complex is an iodide transporter (MIM.605646), thyroperoxidase (TPO) (MIM.274500), and a peroxide generating system that includes DUOX1 and DUOX2 (MIM.606759).

See also

- DUOXs: DUOX1, DUOX2