LOX1 (Lectin Like Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor 1, OLR1, CLEC8A, SCARE1, Oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1, C-type lectin domain family 8 member A, Lectin-like oxidized LDL receptor 1, Lectin-type oxidized LDL receptor 1)

Oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OLR1 gene. This gene encodes a receptor protein which belongs to the C-type lectin superfamily. This gene is regulated through the cyclic AMP signaling pathway. The encoded protein binds, internalizes and degrades oxidized low-density lipoprotein. This protein may be involved in the regulation of Fas-induced apoptosis. This protein may play a role as a scavenger receptor. Mutations of this gene have been associated with atherosclerosis, risk of myocardial infarction, and may modify the risk of Alzheimer's...