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Unravelling the pathogenic mechanisms in Graves’ orbitopathy
4 Sept 2025
Abstract excerpt
Graves' orbitopathy (GO) is characterized by orbital inflammatory infiltration, expansion of orbital tissues due to de novo adipogenesis and over-production of hydrophilic glycosaminoglycans, as well as myofibroblastic differentiation resulting in tissue fibrosis. Thyrotropin receptor antibody (TSH-R-Ab) is the major stimulus, which activates thyrotropin receptor (TSH-R)/insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor...
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