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The flame retardant DE-71 (a mixture of polybrominated diphenyl ethers) inhibits human differentiated thyroid cell function in vitro.

Thit Mynster KronborgJuliana Frohnert HansenÅse Krogh RasmussenKatrin VorkampClaus Henrik NielsenMarie FrederiksenJacob Hofman-BangChristoffer Holst HahnLouise RamhøjUlla Feldt-Rasmussen
Published in: PloS one (2017)
DE-71 inhibited differentiated thyroid cell functions in a two phase response manner and a concentration-dependent inhibition of Tg and cAMP production, respectively, as well as expression of mRNA encoding Tg, TPO and TSHr. Our findings suggest an inhibiting effect of PBDEs on thyroid cells.
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