Membrane Cholesterol Modulates LOX-1 Shedding in Endothelial Cells.

The lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1) is a scavenger receptor responsible for ox-LDL recognition, binding and internalization, which is up-regulated during atherogenesis. Its activation triggers endothelium dysfunction and induces inflammation. A soluble form of LOX-1 h...

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Main Authors: Magda Gioia, Giulia Vindigni, Barbara Testa, Sofia Raniolo, Giovanni Francesco Fasciglione, Massimiliano Coletta, Silvia Biocca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4619672?pdf=render