Receptors, Thyrotropin

**Definition:** Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary THYROTROPIN (also named thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH) and trigger intracellular changes of the target cells. TSH receptors are present in the nervous system and on target cells in the thyroid gland. Autoantibodies to TSH receptors are implicated in thyroid diseases such as GRAVES DISEASE and Hashimoto disease (THYROIDITIS, AUTOIMMUNE).

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.720.600.850 - D12.776.543.750.750.555.850 - D12.776.543.750.750.660.825

**Synonyms:** - Thyrotropin Receptors - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptors - Receptors, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Receptors, TSH - TSH Receptor - Thyrotropin Receptor - TSH Receptors