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Thrombospondin-1 Receptor (CD36)

Target
CD36
Molecular classification
Scavenger receptor, Transmembrane protein, Glycoprotein
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Overview

CD36, also known as the thrombospondin-1 receptor, is a multifunctional integral membrane glycoprotein and member of the class B scavenger receptor family. It is widely expressed on various cell types and plays crucial roles in fatty acid metabolism, inflammation, angiogenesis, and immunity, making it a potential therapeutic target for various diseases.

Other names
Platelet glycoprotein 4Fatty acid translocase (FAT)Scavenger receptor class B member 3 (SCARB3)Glycoproteins GP88/GPIV/GPIIIBPAS IV
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Mechanism of action

Unknown

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Biological functions

Fatty acid uptake and metabolismScavenger receptor activityThrombospondin-1 receptor activityImmune regulationAngiogenesis regulation
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Disease associations

AtherosclerosisCardiovascular diseaseDiabetesMetabolic syndromeObesityHypertensionCardiomyopathyAlzheimer's diseaseNeurodegenerationCancer

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