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Details for phenotype: Insulimona

EndoNet ID: ENP00487

Name

Insulimona

General information

This phenotype is pathologic
  • Insulinoma is a pancreatic tumour that is derived from beta cells and secretes insulin. [1]

Links to other resources

GO
MeSH term D007340
Disease database 6830

Phenotype triggers

  • more activity (high ligand concentration, overexpression) of insulin receptor
    in beta_cell_of_islet_of_Langerhans
    • Insulinoma is the most common cause of endogenous hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia in adults. It is a benign tumor of the pancreatic beta cells. Insulinoma secretes excess insulin resulting in hypoglycemia. [1]
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