Mesh term Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating
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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.Browse to child terms:
Long-Acting Thyroid Stimulator
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