Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

scavenger receptor activity

Term ID
GO:0005044
Synonyms
  • macrophage receptor activity
Definition
Combining with any modified low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or other polyanionic ligand and delivering the ligand into the cell via endocytosis. Ligands include acetylated and oxidized LDL, Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, apoptotic cells, amyloid-beta fibrils, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs). (4)
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
inverse capable_of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes