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Details for phenotype: graft-versus-host disease

EndoNet ID: ENP00451

Name

graft-versus-host disease

General information

This phenotype is pathologic

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GO
MeSH term D006086
Disease database 5388

Phenotype triggers

  • more activity (high ligand concentration, overexpression) of PRLR
    in immune_system
    • Prolactin is released by mononuclear leucocytes and is involved in lymphocyte activation. It plays a hitherto unrecognized role in the pathogenesis of GVHD in humans. [1]
    • Prolactin has been shown to be increased in and to effect a number of autoimmune states, such as graft-versus-host disease. [1]
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