Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins

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.

Also Known As:

Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating; Immunoglobulin, Thyroid-Stimulating; Thyroid Stimulating Antibody; Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulin; Antibody, Thyroid Stimulating; Autoantibody, Thyroid-Stimulating; Immunoglobulin, Thyroid Stimulating; Stimulating Antibody, Thyroid; Thyroid Stimulating Antibodies; Thyroid Stimulating Autoantibodies; Thyroid Stimulating Autoantibody; Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin; Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins; Thyroid Stimulating, Ig; Antibodies, Thyroid-Stimulating; Ig Thyroid Stimulating; Thyroid-Stimulating Antibodies; Thyroid-Stimulating Autoantibodies; Thyroid-Stimulating Autoantibody

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Immunologic Factors

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Blood Proteins: 12679
    - Serum Globulins: 555
      - Immunoglobulins: 30911
        Antibodies: 135587
        Autoantibodies: 36438
        Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins: 635
    - Immunoproteins: 43
      - Immunoglobulins: 30911
        Antibodies: 135587
        Autoantibodies: 36438
        Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins: 635
  - Globulins: 3119
    - Serum Globulins: 555
      - Immunoglobulins: 30911
        Antibodies: 135587
        Autoantibodies: 36438
        Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins: 635

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)