Diiodotyrosine

Diiodotyrosine (DIT) is a precursor in the production of thyroid hormone, and results from iodization of monoiodotyrosine at the other meta- position on the phenol ring.

Diiodotyrosine
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)propanoic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.539
MeSH Diiodotyrosine
UNII
Properties
C9H9I2NO3
Molar mass 432.982 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Function

DIT is a modulator of the enzyme thyroid peroxidase (which is involved in the production of thyroid hormones).[1]

Triiodothyronine is formed, when diiodotyrosine is combined with monoiodotyrosine (in the colloid of the thyroid follicle).

Two molecules of DIT combine to make the thyroid hormone thyroxine ('T4' and 'T3').

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