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Preferred Label : Thyroglobulin;

NCIt synonyms : TG;

NCIt related terms : Thyroid Thyroglobulin;

NCIt definition : Thyroglobulin (2768 aa, 305 kDa) is encoded by the human TG gene. This protein is involved in thyroid hormone synthesis.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The form that thyroid hormone takes when stored in the cells of the thyroid. If the thyroid has been removed, thyroglobulin should not show up on a blood test. Doctors measure thyroglobulin level in blood to detect thyroid cancer cells that remain in the body after treatment.; CDISC: An antigen encoded by the TG gene that regulates thyroid hormone synthesis. It can be considered as an autoantigen and is commonly associated with autoimmune thyroid diseases.;

NCIt note : Thyroglobulin is the precursor for both the free and iodinated forms of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044556;

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