Inhibitory action of iodothyronines on the thyroid. Possible role in the autoregulatory mechanism

Abstract

Iodine ameliorates Graves disease symptoms and reduces goiter size. Many authors have analyzed the action of iodine on different thyroid parameters. and their results have been the subject of several recent reviews (1-3). We have been interested. during the last decade. in the study of the mechanism of action of iodine on thyroid growth and related biochemical parameters.