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The role of CD36 in cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular research - 7 Jan 2022
Shu Hongyang, Peng Yizhong, Hang Weijian, Nie Jiali, Zhou Ning, Wang Dao Wen
Abstract excerpt
CD36, also known as the scavenger receptor B2, is a multifunctional receptor widely expressed in various organs. CD36 plays a crucial role in the uptake of long-chain fatty acids, the main metabolic substrate in myocardial tissue. The maturation and transportation of CD36 is regulated by post-translational modifications, including phosphorylation, ubiquitination, glycosylation, and palmitoylation. CD36 is...
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