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