Three principal thyroid autoantigens are involved in AITD. These are thyroperoxidase (TPO), thyroglobulin (Tg) and the TSH receptor. Other autoantigens, such as the Sodium Iodide Symporter (NIS ...
Thyroid Autoantibodies (TPOAb, TgAb and TRAb) Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) is a 110 kD membrane bound hemo-glycoprotein with a large extracellular domain, and a short transmembrane and intracellular ...
Guideline 48. Serum Tg Normal Reference Intervals. Tg reference ranges should be determined locally because serum Tg concentrations are influenced by iodide intake: Countries with adequate iodide ...
Introduction. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is characterized by the presence of antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) and/or antibodies against thyroglobulin (TG-Ab).