Objective To investigate the expression o f thyrotropin receptor (TSHR) in the extraocular muscles (EOM) of the eyes of p atients with thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO).

• 目的研究甲状腺相关眼病(thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, TAO)患者眼外肌组织中促甲状腺激素受体(Thy-rotropin receptor, TSHR)的表达,确定TSHR在TAO发病机制中的作用。