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MSR1

Function

Membrane glycoproteins implicated in the pathologic deposition of cholesterol in arterial walls during atherogenesis. Two types of receptor subunits exist. These receptors mediate the endocytosis of a diverse group of macromolecules, including modified low density lipoproteins (LDL).

Cellular localization

  • Membrane
  • Single-pass type II membrane protein

Alternative names

  • Macrophage scavenger receptor types I and II
  • Macrophage acetylated LDL receptor I and II
  • Scavenger receptor type A
  • SR-A
  • Scvr
  • Msr1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

50170Da