IOD2_HUMAN Protein

Name Type II iodothyronine deiodinase
Description Responsible for the deiodination of T4 (3,5,3',5'-tetraiodothyronine) into T3 (3,5,3'-triiodothyronine). Essential for providing the brain with appropriate levels of T3 during the critical period of development.
UniProt ID Q92813
Gene DIO2