Activation of proteinase-activated receptor-2 in mesothelial cells induces pleural inflammation.
Authors:Lee YC, Knight DA, Lane KB, Cheng DS, Koay MA, Teixeira LR, Nesbitt JC, Chambers RC, Thompson PJ, Light RW
Journal:Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
PubMed ID:15591415
'Pleural inflammation underlies many pleural diseases, but its pathogenesis remains unclear. Proteinase-activated receptor-2 (PAR(2)) is a novel seven-transmembrane receptor with immunoregulatory roles. We hypothesized that PAR(2) is present on mesothelial cells and can induce pleural inflammation. PAR(2) was detected by immunohistochemistry in all (19 parietal and 11 visceral) human pleural ... More
N-glycans of SREC-I (scavenger receptor expressed by endothelial cells): essential role for ligand binding, trafficking and stability.
Authors:Sano M, Korekane H, Ohtsubo K, Yamaguchi Y, Kato M, Shibukawa Y, Tajiri M, Adachi H, Wada Y, Asahi M, Taniguchi N,
Journal:Glycobiology
PubMed ID:22279061
'Scavenger receptor expressed by endothelial cells (SREC-I) mediates the endocytosis of chemically modified lipoproteins such as acetylated low-density lipoprotein (Ac-LDL) and oxidized LDL and is implicated in atherogenesis. We produced recombinant SREC-I in Chinese hamster ovary-K1 cells and identified three potential glycosylation sites, Asn(289), Asn(382) and Asn(393), which were all ... More
Uptake and trafficking of liposomes to the endoplasmic reticulum.
Authors:Pollock S, Antrobus R, Newton L, Kampa B, Rossa J, Latham S, Nichita NB, Dwek RA, Zitzmann N,
Journal:FASEB J
PubMed ID:20097877
'Liposomes are vesicular structures consisting of an aqueous core surrounded by a lipid bilayer. Apart from the cytosol and lysosomes, no other intracellular compartment has been successfully targeted using liposomal delivery. Here, we report the development of liposomes capable of specific targeting to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and associated membranes. ... More
Scavenger receptor classes A and B. Their roles in atherogenesis and the metabolism of modified LDL and HDL.
Authors:Van Berkel TJ, Van Eck M, Herijgers N, Fluiter K, Nion S
Journal:Ann N Y Acad Sci
PubMed ID:10865831
'Scavenger-receptor class A has been held responsible for the clearance of modified LDL from the blood circulation. However, in mice deficient in scavenger-receptor class A, the decay in vivo of acetylated LDL (t1/2 < 2 min), as well as tissue distribution and liver uptake (at 5 min 77.4 +/- 4.6% ... More
Role of phospholipid transfer protein in high-density lipoprotein metabolism: insights from studies in transgenic mice.
Authors:Van Tol A, Jauhiainen M, De Crom R, Ehnholm C