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LDL Cholesterol Uptake Assay Using Live Cell Imaging Analysis with Cell Health Monitoring
Published on: November 17, 2018
Role of VLDL receptor in atherogenesis
1Division of Diabetes, Ageo Central General Hospital, Saitama.
Purpose Of Review:
My group previously discovered and characterized the rabbit and human VLDL receptors. For more than 30 years, I have focused on research regarding the functions of VLDL receptors in the fields of lipoprotein metabolism and atherogenesis. In this review, I introduce the roles of VLDL receptors in lipoprotein metabolism under physiological conditions and in atherogenesis under nonphysiological conditions.
Recent Findings:
I propose that the VLDL receptor plays key roles in the metabolism of postprandial remnant lipoproteins in concert with lipoprotein lipase (LPL). Furthermore, I propound a new mechanism for macrophage foam cell formation via VLDL receptors by remnant lipoproteins and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] in addition to scavenger receptor pathways.
Summary:
The VLDL receptor is a so-called macrophage β-VLDL receptor, which is involved in macrophage foam cell formation by remnant lipoproteins. Furthermore, Lp(a) is a VLDL receptor ligand and is directly taken up through macrophage VLDL receptors for macrophage foam cell formation. Additionally, the roles of VLDL receptors in atherogenesis are canvassed.
Supplementary Video Abstract:
http://links.lww.com/COL/A21.
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