thyroglobulin (Meaning)
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thyroglobulin (n)
an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins
Synonyms & Antonyms of thyroglobulin
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thyroglobulin Sentence Examples
- Thyroglobulin is a large protein found in the thyroid gland.
- The thyroglobulin molecule contains several tyrosine residues that can be iodinated.
- The iodinated thyroglobulin is then packaged into thyroid hormone-containing colloid droplets.
- Proteolysis of thyroglobulin releases thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.
- Synthesis of thyroglobulin is stimulated by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
- Mutations in the thyroglobulin gene can cause congenital hypothyroidism.
- Measurement of thyroglobulin levels can be used to monitor the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
- Thyroglobulin is also used as a tumor marker for thyroid cancer.
- The thyroglobulin assay is a sensitive and specific test for thyroid cancer.
- Thyroglobulin is a glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 660,000.
FAQs About the word thyroglobulin
an iodine containing protein that is obtained from the thyroid gland and exhibits the general properties of the globulins
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Thyroglobulin is a large protein found in the thyroid gland.
The thyroglobulin molecule contains several tyrosine residues that can be iodinated.
The iodinated thyroglobulin is then packaged into thyroid hormone-containing colloid droplets.
Proteolysis of thyroglobulin releases thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.
