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LDL receptor and pathogen processes: Functions beyond normal lipids
Jairo Aldana-Bitar1, Jeff Moore1, Matthew J Budoff1
1Division of Cardiology, The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1124 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90502, USA.
Abstract:
Although the role of the LDL receptor concerning lipids is well known, its role in various viral and parasitic infections, and in regulating the inflammatory response is poorly understood. Several infectious agents use the LDL receptor as a port of entry, and others depend on it for their cycle of infection. In this review, we focus on the discovery, structure, and normal function of the LDL receptor, as well as its role in a selection of infections. The LDL receptor plays an important role in certain infections and is a potential target for treatment deserving further research.
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