Background
Scavenging receptor SR-BI (SCARB1) is a plasma membrane receptor for high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL). SCARB1 mediates cholesterol transfer to and from HDL. In addition, this protein is a receptor for hepatitis C virus glycoprotein E2 and facilitates cell entry by the virus, SARS-CoV2.
Cellular location
Membrane, caveola