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.
Subtype terms (1)
More specific conditions that are subtypes of Immunoglobulins, Thyroid-Stimulating in the MeSH hierarchy.