TG

Endocrine System · Thyroid Hormone Synthesis & Action

Why does the thyroid need the TG gene?

TG makes thyroglobulin, a protein that provides material for thyroid-hormone production. The thyroid modifies this protein using iodine and then releases hormones involved in growth and metabolism.

Common Gene Name
thyroglobulin
NCBI Gene ID
7038
Chromosome
8

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Congenital hypothyroidismMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2015-09
Hashimoto thyroiditisMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2015-09
Graves diseaseMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2015-09

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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