Name: | Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating |
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PubChem Substance ID: | 3844243 |
Description: | Autoantibodies that bind to the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor (RECEPTORS, THYROTROPIN) on thyroid epithelial cells. The autoantibodies mimic TSH causing an unregulated production of thyroid hormones characteristic of GRAVES DISEASE. |
Synonyms: |
XP3577000; Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin
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