Entrez Summary: This gene encodes the class A macrophage scavenger receptors, which include three different types (1, 2, 3) generated by alternative splicing of this gene. These receptors or isoforms are macrophage-specific trimeric integral membrane glycoproteins and have been implicated in many macrophage-associated physiological and pathological processes including atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and host defense. The isoforms type 1 and type 2 are functional receptors and are able to mediate the endocytosis of modified low density lipoproteins (LDLs). The isoform type 3 does not internalize modified LDL (acetyl-LDL) despite having the domain shown to mediate this function in the types 1 and 2 isoforms. It has an altered intracellular processing and is trapped within the endoplasmic reticulum, making it unable to perform endocytosis. The isoform type 3 can inhibit the function of isoforms type 1 and type 2 when co-expressed, indicating a dominant negative effect and suggesting a mechanism for regulation of scavenger receptor activity in macrophages. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
UniProt Summary: Membrane glycoproteins implicated in the pathologic deposition of cholesterol in arterial walls during atherogenesis. Two types of receptor subunits exist. These receptors mediate the endocytosis of a diverse group of macromolecules, including modified low density lipoproteins (LDL) (PubMed:2251254). Isoform III does not internalize acetylated LDL (PubMed:9548586). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:2251254, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9548586}.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
SRCR
Collagen
Macscav rec
GO Terms
positive regulation of cholesterol storage
cargo receptor activity
regulation of cholesterol storage
low-density lipoprotein particle
low-density lipoprotein particle binding
positive regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiation
positive regulation of lipid storage
amyloid-beta clearance
regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiation
plasma lipoprotein particle clearance
regulation of lipid storage
scavenger receptor activity
cholesterol transport
collagen trimer
sterol transport
endocytic vesicle membrane
regulation of plasma lipoprotein particle levels
positive regulation of lipid localization
amyloid-beta binding
phagocytosis, engulfment
plasma membrane invagination
organic hydroxy compound transport
regulation of lipid localization
membrane invagination
receptor-mediated endocytosis
lipid transport
lipid localization
phagocytosis
endocytosis
import into cell
membrane organization
positive regulation of cell differentiation
positive regulation of developmental process
integral component of plasma membrane
negative regulation of gene expression
regulation of cell differentiation
vesicle-mediated transport
CRISPR Data
Compound HitMost Correlated Genes in ChemogenomicsTissues where Essential in the Avana Dataset (DepMap 20Q1)