The Association Between Perchlorate and Thiocyanate Exposure and Thyroid Function in First-Trimester Pregnant Thai Women

摘要

Context:Thyroid hormone is critical for fetal neurodevelopment. Perchlorate and thiocyanate decrease thyroidal iodine uptake by competitively inhibiting the sodium/iodide symporter. It is clear that perchlorate and thiocyanate anions can influence thyroid function. However, as pollutants in the environment, their impact is conflicting.