Transcriptomic Signature of Human Embryonic Thyroid Reveals Transition From Differentiation to Functional Maturation

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The human thyroid gland acquires a differentiation program as early as weeks 3-4 of embryonic development. The onset of functional differentiation, which manifests by the appearance of colloid in thyroid follicles, takes place during gestation weeks 10-11. By 12-13 weeks functional differentiation is accomplished and the thyroid is capable of producing thyroid hormones although at a low level. During maturation,...

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