EFFECTS OF SALICYLATE ON PLASMA PROTEIN-BOUND IODINE IN THYROXINE-MAINTAINED THYROIDECTOMIZED RATS

Abstract
SUMMARY: The peripheral effect of salicylate on the plasma protein-bound iodine (PBI) has been studied using thyroidectomized rats. Thyroidectomized rats maintained on adequate thyroxine replacement (6 μg l-thyroxine/100 g body weight) showed striking falls in plasma PBI level following daily administration of salicylate (30 mg/100 g body weight).