JOURNAL ARTICLE

Endothelial lipase enhances low density lipoprotein binding and cell association in THP-1 macrophages

Guankai QiuJ. Hill

Year: 2007 Journal:   Cardiovascular Research Vol: 76 (3)Pages: 528-538   Publisher: Oxford University Press

Abstract

EL expression promotes the binding and uptake of native and oxidized LDL in THP-1 macrophages in a heparan sulfate proteoglycan-dependent manner, and the LDL receptor was partly responsible for the EL-enhanced uptake of native LDL.

Keywords:
CD36 Foam cell THP1 cell line Chemistry Receptor Cell culture Molecular biology Antibody Lipoprotein LDL receptor Cell Scavenger receptor Biochemistry Biology Cholesterol Immunology

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Citation History

Topics

Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
Life Sciences →  Immunology and Microbiology →  Immunology
Lipid metabolism and disorders
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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