MSRE_HUMAN Protein

Name Macrophage scavenger receptor types I and II
Description 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). Isoform III does not internalize acetylated LDL.
UniProt ID P21757
Gene MSR1