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rhTSH stimulation

Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Recombinant human thyroid-stimulating hormone (rhTSH) stimulates thyroid hormone production and uptake to enhance radioactive iodine accumulation in thyroid cancer cells.

Recombinant human thyroid-stimulating hormone (rhTSH) stimulates thyroid hormone production and uptake to enhance radioactive iodine accumulation in thyroid cancer cells. Used for Differentiated thyroid cancer requiring radioactive iodine therapy, Thyroid cancer with distant metastases.

At a glance

Generic namerhTSH stimulation
Also known asThyrogen
SponsorGustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
Drug classRecombinant hormone
TargetTSH receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

rhTSH is a recombinant form of the pituitary hormone that normally regulates thyroid function. In thyroid cancer patients, rhTSH stimulation increases thyroid-specific gene expression and radioiodine uptake in both normal and malignant thyroid tissue, improving the efficacy of radioactive iodine therapy. This approach allows for effective treatment while minimizing systemic radiation exposure compared to thyroid hormone withdrawal protocols.

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