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ApoE Receptor-2 R952Q Variant in Macrophages Elevates Soluble LRP1 to Potentiate Hyperlipidemia and Accelerate Atherosclerosis in Mice.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Jan 2025
Turkson Vanessa, Haller April, Jaeschke Anja, Hui David Y
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BACKGROUND: apoER2 (apolipoprotein E receptor-2) is a transmembrane receptor in the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) family with unique tissue expression. A single-nucleotide polymorphism that encodes the R952Q sequence variant has been associated with elevated plasma cholesterol levels and increased myocardial infarction risk in humans. The objective of this study was to delineate the mechanism underlying...
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