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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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Autores principales: Gioia, Magda, Vindigni, Giulia, Testa, Barbara, Raniolo, Sofia, Fasciglione, Giovanni Francesco, Coletta, Massimiliano, Biocca, Silvia
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4619672/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26495844
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0141270