Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables several functions, including amyloid-beta binding activity; low-density lipoprotein particle binding activity; and low-density lipoprotein particle receptor activity. Involved in several processes, including endocytosis; regulation of inflammatory response; and regulation of lipid metabolic process. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cholesterol homeostasis; lipoprotein catabolic process; and low-density lipoprotein particle clearance. Located in several cellular components, including basolateral plasma membrane; endosome; and lysosome. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; musculoskeletal system; and paravertebral ganglion. Used to study familial hypercholesterolemia and steatotic liver disease. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease; arteriosclerosis; familial hypercholesterolemia; hepatitis C; and migraine without aura. Orthologous to human LDLR (low density lipoprotein receptor).