SCARB1

Full Name: Scavenger Receptor Class B Member 1

BACKGROUND: The protein encoded by this gene is a plasma membrane receptor for high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL). The encoded protein mediates cholesterol transfer to and from HDL. In addition, this protein is a receptor for hepatitis C virus glycoprotein E2. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Synonyms: Scavenger Receptor Class B Member 1; CD36 Antigen (Collagen Type I Receptor, Thrombospondin Receptor)-Like 1; CD36 And LIMPII Analogous 1; CD36L1; CLA-1; SR-BI; CLA1; SRB1