Hyperthyroid Graves'disease (GD) and Graves'Orbitopathy are associated with the development of autoantibodies to the TSH receptor (TSHR-Ab) which act as TSH agonists and activate TSHR signal transduction. The purpose of this application is: 1: To develop our lead small molecule agonists to the TSHR. To do this we will use a chemical modification strategy and examine the signaling pathways of the higher affinity analogs both in vitro (thyroid cells) and in vivo (mice). 2. We will use both a virtual and computational screening strategy and a high throughput assay to identify and characterize additional small molecules stimulating or blocking the TSHR 3. We will continue our studies of neutral TSHR monoclonal antibodies as TSHR modulators by using them in vivo in mice to characterize their influence on thyroid function and thyroid cell apoptosis.. 4. We will characterize human neutral antibodies to the TSHR in patients with Graves'disease and their role in the induction of thyroid cell apoptosis in vitro with a view to their potential as regulators of thyroid function in this disorder. The insight gained from these studies will have tremendous potential in furthering our understanding of the role of the TSHR in Graves'disease and of developing useful receptor regulators with therapeutic potential.

Public Health Relevance

Graves'disease is a leading cause of hyperthyroidism in the US and worldwide. Anti-thyroid drugs have many side effects and new therapeutics are needed. This work is designed to address these clinical deficiencies.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DK069713-08
Application #
8508250
Study Section
Integrative and Clinical Endocrinology and Reproduction Study Section (ICER)
Program Officer
Spain, Lisa M
Project Start
2004-12-01
Project End
2016-08-30
Budget Start
2013-08-31
Budget End
2014-08-30
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$382,334
Indirect Cost
$156,768
Name
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
078861598
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10029
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Ma, Risheng; Latif, Rauf; Davies, Terry F (2015) Human embryonic stem cells form functional thyroid follicles. Thyroid 25:455-61

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