Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins

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Is a:

Immunologic Factor
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Definition:

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:

Antibodies, Thyroid-Stimulating
Antibody, Thyroid Stimulating
Immunoglobulin, Thyroid Stimulating
Immunoglobulin, Thyroid-Stimulating
Stimulating Antibody, Thyroid
Thyroid Stimulating Antibodies
Thyroid Stimulating Antibody
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins
Thyroid-Stimulating Antibodies
Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulin
Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins

Broader Topics:

Narrower Topics:

Long-Acting Thyroid Stimulator

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