Abstract
We have investigated the role of the low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor and the LDL receptor related protein (LRP) in the cellular uptake of apoE-enriched lipoproteins. Experiments performed in vitro and in cultured cells involved either 'ligand blotting' or the measurement of apoE dependent cholesterol estrification following uptake of beta-VLDL by normal or LDL receptor deficient human fibroblasts. Our data indicate that ligand binding to LRP in vitro and LRP-dependent beta-VLDL uptake by living cells is absolutely dependent upon the presence of exogenous apoE.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-76 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Drug Development, Supplement |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology