Iodinated Protein (Noun)
Meaning
A protein that contains iodine.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Iodinated proteins can serve as diagnostic tools to assess the production and function of various bodily tissues and organs.
- Iodination is an effective way to attach a radioactive tag to proteins that facilitates in-vitro analysis.
- When evaluating a thyroid gland issue the level of iodinated protein hormones T3 and T4 play an important role in assessment and treatment planning.
- By linking an antibody with a highly reactive iodinated protein compound medical professionals are better able to image internal tissue or find signs of tumor.
- Analyzing how thyroid issues result from misproduction of specific iodinated protein-based hormones leads researchers closer to resolving hormone problems affecting an entire metabolic network.