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J Appl Physiol 39: 297-299, 1975;
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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 39, Issue 2 297-299, Copyright © 1975 by American Physiological Society

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Circadian variations in concentrations of plasma thyroxine and triiodothyronine in man

A. Balsam, C. R. Dobbs and L. E. Leppo

The plasma concentrations of thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and total protein (Pr) were measured at 2-h intervals in 8 male subjects during two 24-h periods. Plasma T4 and T3 levels varied significantly during the day. T4 values were highest at 0900 hours and thereafter declined rapidly reaching lowest levels at 1500-1700 hours (mean decrement, 13.2% of 0.00-hour value). Plasma T3 was highest at 0900 hours and lowest at 1700-1900 hours (mean decrement, 16.7% of 0900-hour value). Fluctuations observed in Pr were not significant. Variations in plasma T4 and T3 appeared concordant with respect to time, since no significant variation was detected in T3:T4 plasma concentration ratios. In view of previous studies that have demonstrated circadian variations in the binding of thyroid hormones by plasma proteins, it is suggested that the observed temporal variations in plasma concentrations of T3 and T4 reflect parallel changes in the capacity or affinity of specific plasma binding proteins of these iodothyronines.


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