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This study aimed to investigate the direct role of TSH signaling through its receptor in right ventricular hypertrophy and energy metabolism remodeling. A model of pulmonary arterial hypertension-induced right ventricular injury was created in male cardiomyocyte-specific TSH receptor knockout mice and control mice using Sugen5416 combined with hypoxia (10% O2). Cardiac function was assessed via echocardiography, while histological and molecular changes were examined through staining techniques, quantitative PCR, and Western blot. Metabolic alterations were quantified using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Results demonstrated that pulmonary hypertension induced right ventricular dysfunction, hypertrophy, and metabolic dysregulation in control mice, characterized by impaired systolic and diastolic function, increased glycolytic enzyme expression, lactate accumulation, and reduced ATP levels. 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