Ema
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Since so many of us seem to have Low T3 Syndrome (http://chriskresser.com/low-t3-syndrome-i-its-not-about-the-thyroid/) and/or subclinical hypothyroidism, this study seems particularly applicable to our population.
It may not be so benign to leave levels of T3 low and untreated.
It's also worth noting that T4 only meds may not help if conversion problems are the cause of low/normal FT3 levels. The liver is also implicated in proper conversion.
It may not be so benign to leave levels of T3 low and untreated.
It's also worth noting that T4 only meds may not help if conversion problems are the cause of low/normal FT3 levels. The liver is also implicated in proper conversion.
Glia (Impact Factor: 6.03). 01/2015; 63(5). DOI: 10.1002/glia.22792
ABSTRACT l-tri-iodothyronine (3, 3', 5–triiodothyronine; T3) is an active form of the thyroid hormone (TH) essential for the development and function of the CNS. Though nongenomic effect of TH, its plasma membrane–bound receptor, and its signaling has been identified, precise function in each cell type of the CNS remained to be investigated. Clearance of cell debris and apoptotic cells by microglia phagocytosis is a critical step for the restoration of damaged neuron-glia networks. Here we report nongenomic effects of T3 on microglial functions. Exposure to T3 increased migration, membrane ruffling and phagocytosis of primary cultured mouse microglia. Injection of T3 together with stab wound attracted more microglia to the lesion site in vivo. Blocking TH transporters and receptors (TRs) or TRα-knock-out (KO) suppressed T3-induced microglial migration and morphological change. The T3-induced microglial migration or membrane ruffling was attenuated by inhibiting Gi/o-protein as well as NO synthase, and subsequent signaling such as phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK). Inhibitors for Na+/K+-ATPase, reverse mode of Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX), and small-conductance Ca2+-dependent K+ (SK) channel also attenuated microglial migration or phagocytosis. Interestingly, T3-induced microglial migration, but not phagocytosis, was dependent on GABAA and GABAB receptors, though GABA itself did not affect migratory aptitude. Our results demonstrate that T3 modulates multiple functional responses of microglia via multiple complex mechanisms, which may contribute to physiological and/or pathophysiological functions of the CNS.GLIA 2015.