megalin

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Noun

megalin (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A particular low-density transmembrane lipoprotein
    • 2014 April 16, Xiao C. Li, Jia L. Zhuo, “Mechanisms of AT1a receptor-mediated uptake of angiotensin II by proximal tubule cells: a novel role of the multiligand endocytic receptor megalin”, in American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology, volume 307, →DOI:
      However, megalin may also play a partial role in these responses to ANG II.

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