CellWell record HH-192173
Halogens as Thyroid Disruptors: Molecular Modeling of Competitive Interference with Iodine in Thyroid Hormone Biosynthesis
Luís Jesuíno de Oliveira Andrade; Gabriela Correia Matos de Oliveira; Alcina Maria Vinhaes Bittencourt; Osmário Jorge de Mattos Salles
2026
In plain language
Fluoride, chloride, bromide, and perchlorate computationally showed stronger binding to thyroid peroxidase and sodium-iodide symporter than iodide, supporting halogen disruption of thyroid synthesis.
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