L-thyroxine (T4) and triiodo-L-thyronine (T3) are indole-containing hormones produced by thyroglobulin in thyroid follicular cells. L-thyroxine stimulates metabolism and regulates growth and development by affecting DNA transcription and protein synthesis.
English Name: L-thyroxine
CAS No.: 51-48-9
Molecular formula: C15H11I4NO4
Molecular weight: 776.87
EINECS No.: 200-101-1