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Details for phenotype: hyperphagia

EndoNet ID: ENP00214

Name

hyperphagia

General information

This phenotype is not pathologic

Links to other resources

Medline Plus 001214
Disease database 29453

Phenotype triggers

  • more activity (high ligand concentration, overexpression) of PRLR
    in brain
    • Increased Food intake (hyperphagia) can be observed in mammals in response to prolactin. Elevated prolactin levels stimulate food intake in a dose-dependent manner. [1]
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