TSHR

Endocrine System · Thyroid Hormone Synthesis & Action

How does my thyroid receive the signal to make hormones?

TSHR makes the receptor that detects thyroid-stimulating hormone on thyroid cells. Activating this receptor triggers signals that regulate the gland's growth and hormone-producing activity.

Common Gene Name
thyroid stimulating hormone receptor
NCBI Gene ID
7253
Chromosome
14

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 (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Congenital hypothyroidismMedlinePlus 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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