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Hyperthyroid-associated osteoporosis is exacerbated by the loss of TSH signaling.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Oct 2012
Baliram Ramkumarie, Sun Li, Cao Jay, Li Jianhua, Latif Rauf, Huber Amanda K, Yuen Tony, Blair Harry C, Zaidi Mone, Davies Terry F
Abstract excerpt
The osteoporosis associated with human hyperthyroidism has traditionally been attributed to elevated thyroid hormone levels. There is evidence, however, that thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is low in most hyperthyroid states, directly affects the skeleton. Importantly, Tshr-knockout mice...
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