Thematic review series: the immune system and atherogenesis. Recent insights into the biology of macrophage scavenger receptors.
Scavenger receptors were originally defined by their ability to bind and internalize modified lipoproteins. Macrophages express at least six structurally different cell surface receptors for modified forms of LDL that contribute to foam cell formation in atherosclerosis. In addition to their role in...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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