Scavenger receptors and atherosclerosis
Biol. Res
;
33(2): 97-103, 2000.
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-443673
ABSTRACT
Scavenger receptors were discovered as cell surface proteins capable of binding and internalization of modified lipoproteins. These receptors exhibit a broad ligand binding specificity including potential physiological and pathophysiological ligands other than modified lipoproteins. Different classes of scavenger receptors have been identified, and their relevance in normal and pathological conditions is under investigation. Recent in vitro and in vivo studies strongly support the role of class A and class B scavenger receptors in lipid transport and atherogenesis.
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Main subject:
Arteriosclerosis
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Receptors, Immunologic
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Lipoproteins, LDL
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Biol. Res
Journal subject:
Biology
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontificia Universidad Católica/CL
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