Thyrotropin Subunit Beta

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Thyrotropin subunit beta (138 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human TSHB gene. This protein is involved in maturation and development of the thyroid and in stimulation of thyroid hormone production.

**Synonyms:** - TSH-B - TSH-Beta - TSHB - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Beta - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Subunit Beta - Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Subunit Beta - Thyrotropin Beta Chain