thy·ro·glob·u·lin

(thī′rō-glŏb′yə-lĭn)

1. A thyroid protein that assists in the synthesis of the iodine-containing hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine and is typically present in the colloid of thyroid gland follicles.

2. A substance extracted from the thyroid glands of hogs, formerly used as a thyroid hormone supplement to treat hypothyroidism.

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thyroglobulin

(ˌθaɪrəʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn)

(Biology) a protein which is found in the thyroid gland and which contains iodine

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thyroglobulin - an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins

iodinated protein, iodoprotein - a protein that contains iodine

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thy·ro·glob·u·lin

[MIM*188450]

n. tiroglobulina.

1. iodina que contiene glicoproteína secretada por la tiroides;

2. sustancia que se obtiene de tiroides porcinas y se administra como suplemento en el tratamiento de hipertiroidismo;

___ antibody → anticuerpo de ___.

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References in periodicals archive

For anti-thyroglobulin antibody (TG); For anti thyroglobulin; The normal range anti bodies considered normal if Antibody titer less than 80IU/ml, border line if (80-100) IU/ml and Positive if antibody titer is more than 100IU/ml.

Thyroid auto immune antibodies in children with Type-I Diabetes mellitus in relation to diabetes control

Nevertheless, thyroglobulin levels can be measured in the cystic fluid content obtained with FNAB and metastatic thyroid carcinomas can be identified by these levels.

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Spreading into Branchial Cleft Cyst

Immunocytochemical staining with thyroglobulin and TTF-1 combined with melanocytic markers, for example MARTI (melanoma antigen recognized by T cells 1), HMB-45 (human melanoma black 45) (Figure 3, D), S-100 protein, and microphthalmia transcription factor (MITF), can be useful in these cases.

Metastases to the Thyroid: Potential Cytologic Mimics of Primary Thyroid Neoplasms

Correlation of serum thyroglobulin and anti-thyroglobulin antibody levels with pulmonary metastasis and bone metastasis in patients with thyroid cancer.

The Role of Pre-ablative Stimulated Thyroglobulin and Thyroglobulin/Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Ratio for Predicting Metastasis in Thyroid Cancer/Tiroid Kanserinde Pre-ablatif Stimule Tiroglobulin ve Tiroglobulin/Tiroid Uyarici Hormon Oraninin Metastaz Tahminindeki Rolu

Thyroid hormone plasma levels and thyroglobulin level of the patient were normal, however anti-thyroglobulin level was > 500 U/mL (0-60 U/mL).

Oncocytic and tall columnar type papillary thyroid carcinoma arising on a mature cystic teratoma: A case report and literature review

Based on these features and diffuse positive immunostaining for TTF-1 and Napsin A, and negative staining for Thyroglobulin, a diagnosis of primary pulmonary papillary adenocarcinoma was confirmed.

Fine needle aspiration cytology of pulmonary papillary adeno-carcinoma mimicking papillary thyroid carcinoma

Genes for human leukocyte antigen, cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4, protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor-type 22, thyroglobulin, vitamin D receptor, and cytokines are considered to be of utmost importance.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

At this time, the serum thyroglobulin level was 290 ng/mL (immunometric assay) and antithyroglobulin antibody level was 8.07 U/mL (quimioluminescence assay).

Unilateral Proptosis as the Presenting Feature of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Schneider, "Clinical evaluation of tumor characteristics predisposing serum thyroglobulin to be undetectable in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer," Cancer, vol.

An Unusual Case of Metastatic Follicular Thyroid Cancer 40 Years after Initial Diagnosis

(b) Thyroglobulin: neoplastic cells in the calcaneus lesion expressing thyroglobulin (thyroglobulin immunostains, x200).

Calcaneus Metastasis from Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma 12 Years after Total Thyroidectomy

The significantly altered architectural and cytological features, in addition to significant mitotic activity and localised loss of expression of thyroglobulin, suggest that a component of this lesion has acquired potentially aggressive biological potential although under strict application of Turin consensus lack of capsular or venous invasion may preclude this diagnosis.

Atypical Features Resembling Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Presenting Entirely within a Follicular Adenoma

Measurements of Thyroglobulin and Thyroglobulin Antibody.

Spontaneous Slowing and Regressing of Tumor Growth in Childhood/Adolescent Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas Suggested by the Postoperative Thyroglobulin-Doubling Time