Anti-LOX-1

0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water. OLR1 (oxidized low density lipoprotein(lectin-like) receptor 1) also called CLEC8A and LOX-1 (Lectin type oxidized LDL receptor 1), is a receptor protein which belongs to theC-type lectin superfamily. Thegene encodes a cell-surface endocytosis receptor for oxidized low density lipoprotein(OxLDL). Incubation of the cells with LDL had no effect on LOX-1 expression, but incubation with OxLDL resulted in a dose-dependent increase in mRNA and protein expression, however, very high concentrations of OxLDL caused a decrease in protein expression, perhaps indicating toxic effects on endothelial cells. LOX1 is expressed in macrophages, but not in vascular smooth muscle cells. The findings suggested a role for the protein in the pathophysiology of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Expression was detected in all choroidal neovascular membranes, regardless of structure, whereas there was no evidence of LOX-1 within the posterior segments of normal eyes. It plays an active role in the pathogenesis of choroidal neovascularization, especially in ARMD. Protein function: Receptor that mediates the recognition, internalization and degradation of oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein (oxLDL) by vascular endothelial cells. OxLDL is a marker of atherosclerosis that induces vascular endothelial cell activation and dysfunction, resulting in pro-inflammatory responses, pro- oxidative conditions and apoptosis. Its association with oxLDL induces the activation of NF-kappa-B through an increased production of intracellular reactive oxygen and a variety of pro- atherogenic cellular responses including a reduction of nitric oxide (NO) release, monocyte adhesion and apoptosis. In addition to binding oxLDL, it acts as a receptor for the HSP70 protein involved in antigen cross-presentation to naive T-cells in dendritic cells, thereby participating in cell-mediated antigen cross-presentation. Also involved in inflammatory process, by acting as a leukocyte-adhesion molecule at the vascular interface in endotoxin-induced inflammation. Also acts as a receptor for advanced glycation end (AGE) products, activated platelets, monocytes, apoptotic cells and both Gram-negative and Gram- positive bacteria. [The UniProt Consortium]