Details for phenotype: stimulation of testicular function

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EndoNet ID: ENP00236

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Name

stimulation of testicular function

General information

This phenotype is not pathologic

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GO	Leydig cell differentiation
MeSH term	68007985

Phenotype triggers

• normal activity of PRLR ui-button
  in Leydig_cell_of_testis ui-button
  • Prolactin increases the LH receptor number in Leydig cells. [1]
  • In general, prolactin stimulates testicular functions in most mammals. In Leydig cells, prolactin is involved in the maintenance of cellular morphology. [2]

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