CD36: Seems to have numerous potential physiological functions. Binds to collagen, thrombospondin, anionic phospholipids and oxidized LDL. May function as a cell adhesion molecule. Directly mediates cytoadherence of Plasmodium falciparum parasitized erythrocytes. Binds long chain fatty acids and may function in the transport and/or as a regulator of fatty acid transport. Receptor for thombospondins, THBS1 AND THBS2, mediating their antiangiogenic effects. Defects in CD36 are the cause of platelet glycoprotein IV deficiency (PG4D)[MIM:608404]; also known as CD36 deficiency. Platelet glycoprotein IV deficiency can be divided into 2 subgroups. The type I phenotype is characterized by platelets and monocytes/macrophages exhibiting complete CD36 deficiency. The type II phenotype lacks the surface expression of CD36 in platelets, but expression in monocytes/macrophages is near normal. Genetic variations in CD36 are associated with susceptibility to coronary heart disease type 7 (CHDS7). Belongs to the CD36 family.
Protein type: Membrane protein, multi-pass; Cell adhesion; Membrane protein, integral
Cellular Component: Golgi apparatus; extracellular space; cell surface; protein complex; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; mitochondrion; endoplasmic reticulum; integral to membrane; caveola; lipid raft; membrane; apical part of cell; plasma membrane; intracellular; sarcolemma; external side of plasma membrane
Molecular Function: low-density lipoprotein receptor activity; protein binding; transforming growth factor beta binding; low-density lipoprotein binding; high-density lipoprotein binding; lipid binding
Biological Process: positive regulation of blood coagulation; cGMP-mediated signaling; positive regulation of interleukin-12 production; phagocytosis, recognition; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway; negative regulation of transcription factor import into nucleus; signal transduction; fatty acid metabolic process; low density lipoprotein mediated signaling; sequestering of lipid; cell surface receptor linked signal transduction; positive regulation of MAPKKK cascade; transport; regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to oxidative stress; positive regulation of cell-matrix adhesion; cell adhesion; long-chain fatty acid transport; receptor-mediated endocytosis; positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; cholesterol transport; negative regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure; positive regulation of interleukin-6 production; long-chain fatty acid metabolic process; positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor production; positive regulation of peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation; negative regulation of angiogenesis; defense response to Gram-positive bacterium; triacylglycerol metabolic process; response to mechanical stimulus; lipoprotein transport; fatty acid oxidation; positive regulation of phagocytosis, engulfment; plasma membrane long-chain fatty acid transport; nitric oxide mediated signal transduction; apoptotic cell clearance; fatty acid transport; positive regulation of cytokine secretion
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