Scavenger receptor class B type I localizes to a late endosomal compartment

Scavenger receptor class B type I localizes to a late endosomal compartment

Scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) has an established role in mediating the selective uptake of cholesterol from HDL in hepatocytes, steroidogenic cells, and other tissues. SR-BI is present on the plasma membrane but also localizes to stable intracellular compartments of unknown function. Usi...

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Main Authors: Malika Ahras, Thet Naing, Ruth McPherson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-07-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Subjects:
cholesterol
selective uptake
late endosomes
lysosomes
intracellular trafficking
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520347283

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