Thyroid Peroxidase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Thyroid peroxidase (933 aa, ~103 kDa) is encoded by the human TPO gene. This protein plays a role in thyroid hormone synthesis.

**Synonyms:** - EC 1.11.1.8 - Iodide Peroxidase - Iodinase - Iodoperoxidase (Heme Type) - Iodotyrosine Deiodase - Iodotyrosine Deiodinase - Monoiodotyrosine Deiodinase - THYROID PEROXIDASE - TPO - TPO - Thyroperoxidase - Thyroperoxidase - Tyrosine Iodinase