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Immune function of thyroid stimulating hormone and receptor.

H C Wang1, J R Klein

  • 1University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Basic Sciences, Dental Branch, Houston 77030, USA.

Critical Reviews in Immunology
|April 2, 2002
PubMed
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by immune cells, influencing immune responses and regulating thyroid hormone activity. This discovery reveals a novel immune-endocrine pathway impacting both immunity and metabolism.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Endocrinology
  • Neuroendocrinology

Background:

  • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is crucial for the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis, regulating metabolism.
  • Emerging evidence indicates TSH is also produced and utilized by mammalian immune cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of TSH within the immune system.
  • To discuss TSH's immune-endocrine interactions and propose a novel immunological pathway.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on TSH production and function in immune cells.
  • Analysis of TSH's role in immune responses and physiological homeostasis.

Main Results:

  • TSH is produced by immune cells like dendritic cells, macrophages, and T cells.

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  • Immune-derived TSH mediates paracrine or autocrine communication during immune responses.
  • TSH produced by immune cells plays a dual role in immune activation and metabolic regulation.

    • Conclusions:

    • TSH has an intrinsic immunological pathway independent of the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis.
    • Immune system TSH influences antigen-driven immune activation and physiological homeostasis.
    • This highlights a significant interplay between the endocrine and immune systems.