Deiodinases, organic anion transporter polypeptide polymorphisms and ischemic stroke outcomes

Ischemic stroke is a major cause of premature death and chronic disability worldwide, and individual variation in functional outcome is strongly influenced by genetic factors. Neuroendocrine signaling by the hypothalamic −hypophyseal−thyroid axis is a critical regulator of post-stroke pathogenesis, suggesting that allelic variants in thyroid hormone (TH) signaling can influence stroke outcome.Aim: To examine associations between acute ischemic stroke (AIS) outcome and allelic variants of the TH metabolizing enzy mes deiodinase type 1–3 (DIO1–3) and membrane transporting organic anion polypeptide C1 (OATP1C1).
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research