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Details for phenotype: positive regulation of steroid biosynthetic process
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EndoNet ID: ENP00211
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Name
positive regulation of steroid biosynthetic process
General information
This phenotype is not pathologic
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positive regulation of steroid biosynthetic process
MeSH term
68013256
Phenotype triggers
normal activity of
PRLR
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in
adrenal_cortex
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A direct action of PRL on adrenal steroidogenesis has been reported. Specifically, PRL is able to increase adrenal androgens, dihydroepiandrosterone and dihydroepianstrosterone sulfate as well as cortisol and aldosterone.
[1]
normal activity of
PRLR
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in
skin
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In the skin, Prolactin increases the expression of type IV 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
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