Liothyronine - CAS 6893-02-3

Liothyronine (Tresitope) is a synthetic and highly active thyroid hormone that acts as an effective agonist of TRα and TRβ (Ki = 2.33 nM for both hTRα and hTRβ) . It activates the TRβ1 receptor, promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, accelerates the oxidative processes in tissue cells, maintains basal metabolic rate, and supports normal growth and development. Liothyronine can be used to induce hyperthyroidism models.

Endogenous Metabolite, Thyroid hormone receptor (THR)

Endocrinology/Hormones, Metabolism

6893-02-3

0.9933

C15H12I3NO4

650.97

N[C@@H](Cc1cc(I)c(Oc2ccc(O)c(I)c2)c(I)c1)C(O)=O

-20°C

Ice Packs

Small Compound