Receptor for the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) or thyrotropin (, ). Also acts as a receptor for the heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone (GPHA2:GPHB5) or thyrostimulin . The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase . Plays a central role in controlling thyroid cell metabolism (By similarity).
Subcellular locations: Cell membrane, Basolateral cell membrane
Expressed in thyroide cells (at protein level) . Expressed in the thyroid .