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Is LOX-1 K167N polymorphism protective for coronary artery disease?
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Kurnaz Ozlem, Aydogan Hülya Yilmaz, Isbir C Selim, Tekeli Atike, Isbir Turgay
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BACKGROUND: Human lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 (LOX-1, OLR1) has been identified as a cell surface endocytosis receptor for oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) on vascular endothelial cells. OxLDLs are avidly ingested by macrophages, resulting in foam cell formation. OxLDLs are also involved in inducing smooth muscle cell migration, proliferation and transformation. A single...
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