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Preferred term

Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

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

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NTP3ZZ01-Q

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