- Concept UI
- M0027310
- Scope Note
- Cell surface proteins that bind lipoproteins with high affinity. Lipoprotein receptors in the liver and peripheral tissues mediate the regulation of plasma and cellular cholesterol metabolism and concentration. The receptors generally recognize the apolipoproteins of the lipoprotein complex, and binding is often a trigger for endocytosis.
- Terms
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Receptors, Lipoprotein
Preferred Term
Term UI
T054193
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1994)
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Lipoprotein Receptor
Term UI
T054190
Date02/09/1993
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1994)
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Receptors, Lipoproteins
Term UI
T054191
Date03/02/1993
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1994)
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Lipoprotein Receptors
Term UI
T054192
Date02/09/1993
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1994)