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scavenger receptor binding

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Binding to scavenger receptors, a family of proteins that are expressed on myeloid cells and are involved in the uptake of effete cellular components and foreign particles. [GOC:ceb]

Scavenger receptors are a diverse family of cell surface receptors that bind and internalize a wide range of ligands, including modified lipoproteins, polysaccharides, and pathogens. These receptors play crucial roles in cellular processes such as lipid metabolism, immune surveillance, and inflammation. The molecular function of scavenger receptor binding involves the recognition and interaction of the receptor with its specific ligands through non-covalent interactions, such as electrostatic forces, hydrogen bonds, and hydrophobic interactions. This binding event triggers a series of downstream signaling events that ultimately lead to the internalization of the ligand via endocytosis. Once internalized, the ligand can be degraded, recycled, or presented to other cellular components for further processing. The specific molecular mechanisms underlying scavenger receptor binding vary depending on the receptor and ligand involved. For example, some scavenger receptors utilize a specific binding site for a particular ligand, while others may exhibit broader specificity. In addition, the affinity of the interaction between the receptor and ligand can also vary depending on the specific molecules involved. Despite these variations, the overall molecular function of scavenger receptor binding is to facilitate the uptake and processing of a diverse range of molecules that are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis.'
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Proteins (3)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
N-formyl peptide receptor 2An N-formyl peptide receptor 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P25090]Homo sapiens (human)
fMet-Leu-Phe receptorAn fMet-Leu-Phe receptor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P21462]Homo sapiens (human)
Lysosomal acid glucosylceramidaseA lysosomal acid glucosylceramidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P04062]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (48)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
ambroxolAmbroxol: A metabolite of BROMHEXINE that stimulates mucociliary action and clears the air passages in the respiratory tract. It is usually administered as the hydrochloride.aromatic amine
sulfinpyrazoneSulfinpyrazone: A uricosuric drug that is used to reduce the serum urate levels in gout therapy. It lacks anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and diuretic properties.pyrazolidines;
sulfoxide
uricosuric drug
beta-glucono-1,5-lactonebeta-glucono-1,5-lactone: structure

D-glucono-1,5-lactone : An aldono-1,5-lactone obtained from D-gluconic acid.
aldono-1,5-lactone;
gluconolactone
animal metabolite;
mouse metabolite
1-deoxynojirimycin1-deoxy-nojirimycin: structure in first source

duvoglustat : An optically active form of 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol having 2R,3R,4R,5S-configuration.
2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol;
piperidine alkaloid
anti-HIV agent;
anti-obesity agent;
bacterial metabolite;
EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor;
hepatoprotective agent;
hypoglycemic agent;
plant metabolite
miglustatmiglustat : A hydroxypiperidine that is deoxynojirimycin in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a butyl group.

miglustat: a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor
piperidines;
tertiary amino compound
anti-HIV agent;
EC 2.4.1.80 (ceramide glucosyltransferase) inhibitor
n-phenylphthalimideN-phenylphthalimide: structure given in first source
N-Benzylphthalimideisoindoles
1-(10h-phenothiazin-2-yl)ethanone1-(10H-phenothiazin-2-yl)ethanone: structure in first sourcephenothiazines
mor-14N-methyldeoxynojirimycin: glucosidase inhibitorhydroxypiperidine;
piperidine alkaloid;
tertiary amino compound
anti-HIV agent;
cardioprotective agent;
EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor;
plant metabolite
formylmethionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine methyl esterpeptide
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxy-nor-tropanecalystegine B(2): RN given for (2-endo,3-exo,4-endo)-isomer; structure in first source
butyloxycarbonyl-phenylalanyl-leucyl-phenylalanyl-leucyl-phenylalaninebutyloxycarbonyl-phenylalanyl-leucyl-phenylalanyl-leucyl-phenylalanine: formyl peptide antagonist and lipoxin A4 receptor antagonist
homonojirimycinhomonojirimycin: inhibits alpha-glucosidase; RN given for (2R-(2alpha,3alpha,4beta,5alpha,6beta))-isomer; structure in first source
cyclophellitolcyclophellitol: structure given in first source; isolated from Phellinus sp.
calystegine a3calystegine A3: also inhibits beta-xylosidase; structure in first source
miglitolpiperidines
n-formylmethionine leucyl-phenylalanineN-formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-L-phenylalanine : A tripeptide composed of L-Met, L-Leu and L-Phe in a linear sequence with a formyl group at the amino terminus. It acts as a potent inducer of leucocyte chemotaxis and macrophage activator as well as a ligand for the FPR receptor.

N-Formylmethionine Leucyl-Phenylalanine: A formylated tripeptide originally isolated from bacterial filtrates that is positively chemotactic to polymorphonuclear leucocytes, and causes them to release lysosomal enzymes and become metabolically activated.
tripeptide
isofagominepiperidines
n-nonyl-1-deoxynojirimycinN-nonyldeoxynojirimycin : A hydroxypiperidine that is deoxynojirimycin (duvoglustat) in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a nonyl group.hydroxypiperidine;
tertiary amino compound
antiviral agent;
EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.2.1.45 (glucosylceramidase) inhibitor
1-(1-benzimidazolyl)-3-(1-cyclohex-3-enylmethoxy)-2-propanolbenzimidazoles
2-(2-phenylethylthio)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acidaromatic carboxylic acid;
pyridines
4-(2-furanylmethyl)-3-(phenylmethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-thionebenzenes
2-[[4-(4-chloroanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanoldialkylarylamine;
tertiary amino compound
4-(benzenesulfonamido)-N-(5-ethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)benzamidesulfonamide
tamoxifenstilbenoid;
tertiary amino compound
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
bone density conservation agent;
EC 1.2.3.1 (aldehyde oxidase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor;
estrogen antagonist;
estrogen receptor antagonist;
estrogen receptor modulator
4-oxido-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-4a,5,6,7,8,8a-hexahydroquinoxalin-1-ium 1-oxidearomatic ether
acetic acid [6-ethyl-2-methyl-3-(1-methyl-2-benzimidazolyl)-4-oxo-1-benzopyran-7-yl] esterchromones
2-[[4-(3-methylanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanoldialkylarylamine;
tertiary amino compound
N-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinazolin-4-amineN-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinazolin-4-amine : A member of the class of quinazolines that is quinazoline which is substituted by a pyridin-3-yl group and a (1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)nitrilo group at positions 2 and 4, respectively.aromatic amine;
piperidines;
pyridines;
quinazolines;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
N-[4-methyl-2-(4-morpholinyl)-6-quinolinyl]cyclohexanecarboxamideaminoquinoline
lipoxin a4lipoxin A4 : A C20 hydroxy fatty acid having (5S)-, (6R)- and (15S)-hydroxy groups as well as (7E)- (9E)-, (11Z)- and (13E)-double bonds.

lipoxin A4: an antifibrolytic agent; structure given in first source; a role in ASPIRIN antiinflammatory activity
hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid;
lipoxin;
long-chain fatty acid
human metabolite;
metabolite
cyclosporineramihyphin A: one of the metabolites produced by Fusarium sp. S-435; RN given refers to cpd with unknown MFhomodetic cyclic peptideanti-asthmatic drug;
anticoronaviral agent;
antifungal agent;
antirheumatic drug;
carcinogenic agent;
dermatologic drug;
EC 3.1.3.16 (phosphoprotein phosphatase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
immunosuppressive agent;
metabolite
n-(5-adamantane-1-yl-methoxy-pentyl)deoxynojirimycin
ogt2378sinbaglustat: an antineopl agent; structure in first source
nnc 26-9100NNC 26-9100: structure in first sourceaminopyridine
2-[[4-[2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]anilino]-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolaromatic ether
2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolmethoxybenzenes;
substituted aniline
2-[[4-(4-methylanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanoldialkylarylamine;
tertiary amino compound
2-[[4-(2-chloroanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanoldialkylarylamine;
tertiary amino compound
2-[[4-(2-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolmethoxybenzenes;
substituted aniline
2-[[4-(3-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolmethoxybenzenes;
substituted aniline
2-[[4-(4-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolmethoxybenzenes;
substituted aniline
2-[[4-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]phenoldialkylarylamine;
tertiary amino compound
2-[[4-(2-phenoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolaromatic ether
2-[[4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-6-[2-(trifluoromethoxy)anilino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolaromatic ether
2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolaromatic ether
2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-propan-2-yloxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanolaromatic ether
trp-lys-tyr-met-val-metTrp-Lys-Tyr-Met-Val-Met: a synthetic peptide, stimulates phosphoinositide hyrolysis in human leukocytes