Thyrotropin receptor

The thyrotropin receptor (or TSH receptor) is a gene (and associated protein) which responds to thyroid-stimulating hormone (also known as "thyrotropin", and stimulates the production of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The TSH receptor is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor superfamily of integral membrane proteins.

It is primarily found on the surface of the thyroid epithelial cells.

It should not be confused with "thyrotropin-releasing hormone" or "thyrotropin-releasing hormone receptor".