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CD36 N-terminal cytoplasmic domain is not required for the internalization of oxidized low-density lipoprotein. 2008

Chris McDermott-Roe, and Juliette Martin, and Sophie Collot-Teixeira, and John L McGregor
Functional Genomics and Atherothrombosis Unit, Thrombosis Research Institute, London SW3 6LR, UK. chris.mcdermott-roe@imperial.ac.uk

The uptake of OxLDLs (oxidized low density lipoproteins) by CD36-expressing macrophages in the arterial intima and the subsequent 'foam cell' formation represents a crucial step in the initiation and development of atherosclerotic plaques. The present study has addressed the function of the CD36 N-terminal cytoplasmic domain in the binding and internalization of OxLDL. A selection of CD36 N-terminal cytoplasmic domain mutants were generated and stably expressed in HEK-293 (human embryonic kidney) cells. The capacity of three mutants [CD36_C3/7-A (CD36-C3A/C7A), CD36_D4/R5-A (CD36-D4A/R5A) and CD36_nCPD(-) (CD36 lacking the N-terminal cytoplasmic domain)] to bind and endocytose OxLDL was then studied using immunofluorescence microscopy and quantitative fluorimetry. Each of the CD36 constructs was expressed at differing levels at the cell surface, as measured by flow cytometry and Western blotting. Following incubation with DiI (1,1'-dioctadecyl-3,3,3',3'-tetramethylindocarbocyanine perchlorate)-OxLDL, cells bearing the CD36_wt (wild-type CD36), CD36_C3/7-A, CD36_D4/R5-A and CD36_nCPD(-) constructs all internalized DiI-OxLDL into endosomal structures, whereas empty-vector-transfected cells failed to do so, indicating that, unlike the C-terminal cytoplasmic domain, the N-terminal cytoplasmic domain is not essential for the endocytosis of OxLDL. In conclusion, the uptake of OxLDL by CD36 is not reliant on the presence of the CD36 N-terminal cytoplasmic domain. However, the N-terminal cytoplasmic domain may conceivably be implicated in the maturation of CD36.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008077 Lipoproteins, LDL A class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and light (1.019-1.063 g/ml) particles with a core composed mainly of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and smaller amounts of TRIGLYCERIDES. The surface monolayer consists mostly of PHOSPHOLIPIDS, a single copy of APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100, and free cholesterol molecules. The main LDL function is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters to extrahepatic tissues. Low-Density Lipoprotein,Low-Density Lipoproteins,beta-Lipoprotein,beta-Lipoproteins,LDL(1),LDL(2),LDL-1,LDL-2,LDL1,LDL2,Low-Density Lipoprotein 1,Low-Density Lipoprotein 2,LDL Lipoproteins,Lipoprotein, Low-Density,Lipoproteins, Low-Density,Low Density Lipoprotein,Low Density Lipoprotein 1,Low Density Lipoprotein 2,Low Density Lipoproteins,beta Lipoprotein,beta Lipoproteins
D008856 Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy of specimens stained with fluorescent dye (usually fluorescein isothiocyanate) or of naturally fluorescent materials, which emit light when exposed to ultraviolet or blue light. Immunofluorescence microscopy utilizes antibodies that are labeled with fluorescent dye. Fluorescence Microscopy,Immunofluorescence Microscopy,Microscopy, Immunofluorescence,Fluorescence Microscopies,Immunofluorescence Microscopies,Microscopies, Fluorescence,Microscopies, Immunofluorescence
D011485 Protein Binding The process in which substances, either endogenous or exogenous, bind to proteins, peptides, enzymes, protein precursors, or allied compounds. Specific protein-binding measures are often used as assays in diagnostic assessments. Plasma Protein Binding Capacity,Binding, Protein
D011993 Recombinant Fusion Proteins Recombinant proteins produced by the GENETIC TRANSLATION of fused genes formed by the combination of NUCLEIC ACID REGULATORY SEQUENCES of one or more genes with the protein coding sequences of one or more genes. Fusion Proteins, Recombinant,Recombinant Chimeric Protein,Recombinant Fusion Protein,Recombinant Hybrid Protein,Chimeric Proteins, Recombinant,Hybrid Proteins, Recombinant,Recombinant Chimeric Proteins,Recombinant Hybrid Proteins,Chimeric Protein, Recombinant,Fusion Protein, Recombinant,Hybrid Protein, Recombinant,Protein, Recombinant Chimeric,Protein, Recombinant Fusion,Protein, Recombinant Hybrid,Proteins, Recombinant Chimeric,Proteins, Recombinant Fusion,Proteins, Recombinant Hybrid
D002232 Carbocyanines Compounds that contain three methine groups. They are frequently used as cationic dyes used for differential staining of biological materials. Carbocyanine
D002460 Cell Line Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely. Cell Lines,Line, Cell,Lines, Cell
D004705 Endocytosis Cellular uptake of extracellular materials within membrane-limited vacuoles or microvesicles. ENDOSOMES play a central role in endocytosis. Endocytoses
D005456 Fluorescent Dyes Chemicals that emit light after excitation by light. The wave length of the emitted light is usually longer than that of the incident light. Fluorochromes are substances that cause fluorescence in other substances, i.e., dyes used to mark or label other compounds with fluorescent tags. Flourescent Agent,Fluorescent Dye,Fluorescent Probe,Fluorescent Probes,Fluorochrome,Fluorochromes,Fluorogenic Substrates,Fluorescence Agents,Fluorescent Agents,Fluorogenic Substrate,Agents, Fluorescence,Agents, Fluorescent,Dyes, Fluorescent,Probes, Fluorescent,Substrates, Fluorogenic
D005470 Fluorometry An analytical method for detecting and measuring FLUORESCENCE in compounds or targets such as cells, proteins, or nucleotides, or targets previously labeled with FLUORESCENCE AGENTS. Fluorimetry,Fluorometric Analysis,Analysis, Fluorometric
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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