Topic: Regulation of Expression of Na + /I – Symporter Title: PTTG and PBF repress the human sodium iodide symporter. Authors: Boelaert K, Smith VE, Stratford AL, Kogai T, Tannahill LA, Watkinson JC, Eggo MC, Franklyn JA, & McCabe CJ. Reference: Oncogene (advance online publication; 5 February 2007); doi: 10.1038/sj.onc.1210221 Summary Background The ability of […]

Topic: RhTSH & CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM Title: Recombinant thyrotropin in the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. Authors: Tiosano D, Even L, Orr ZS, & Hochberg Z Reference: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 92: 1424-1437, 2007 Summary Background A modern approach to congenital hypothyroidism requires a definitive diagnosis of the underlying mechanisms; this can be achieved within […]