Scavenger Receptors

A large group of structurally diverse cell surface receptors that mediate endocytic uptake of modified LIPOPROTEINS. Scavenger receptors are expressed by MYELOID CELLS and some ENDOTHELIAL CELLS, and were originally characterized based on their ability to bind acetylated LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS. They can also bind a variety of other polyanionic ligand. Certain scavenger receptors can internalize micro-organisms as well as apoptotic cells.

Also Known As:

Scavenger Receptor; Macrophage Scavenger Receptor; Receptors, Scavenger; Acetyl-LDL Receptor; Acetyl-LDL Receptors; Acetylated LDL Receptor; Receptor, Acetyl-LDL; Receptor, Macrophage Scavenger; Acetyl LDL Receptor; Acetyl LDL Receptors; LDL Receptor, Acetylated; Receptor, Acetyl LDL; Receptor, Acetylated LDL; Receptor, Scavenger; Receptors, Acetyl-LDL; Macrophage Scavenger Receptors; Scavenger Receptors, Macrophage

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Membrane Proteins: 10078
    - Cell Surface Receptors: 2125
      - Lipoprotein Receptors: 240
        LDL Receptors: 3829
        Scavenger Receptors: 1566
      - Immunologic Receptors: 9
        Scavenger Receptors: 1566

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