Human Stabilin-1, STAB1 ELI

Acts as a scavenger receptor for acetylated low density lipoprotein.

Binds to both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and may play a role in defense against bacterial infection.

When inhibited in endothelial tube formation assays, there is a marked decrease in cell-cell interactions, suggesting a role in angiogenesis.

Involved in the delivery of newly synthesized CHID1/SI-CLP from the biosynthetic compartment to the endosomal/lysosomal system.