Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating

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Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating


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.


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