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Details for phenotype: positive regulation of macrophage derived foam cell

EndoNet ID: ENP00550

Name

positive regulation of macrophage derived foam cell

General information

This phenotype is not pathologic

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GO
MeSH term 68005487

Phenotype triggers

  • normal activity of vitronectin receptor
    in macrophage
    • AlphaVbeta3 integrin regulates macrophage functional maturation into foam cells in a persistent manner [1]
  • normal activity of thrombospondin receptor
    in monocyte
    • CD36 binds LDL that has been exposed to "minimally" oxidizing conditions. [2]
    • CD36 has a critical role in monocyte/macrophage foam cell formation and atherosclerosis. [3]
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