Scavenger receptors are proteins found in our bodies that act like cleanup crews. They help remove waste, toxins, and harmful substances from our cells and bloodstream to keep us healthy. Full definition
Annabelle Rodriguez, M.D. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Deficiency of the lipoprotein receptor, scavenger receptor class B type I, in women with infertility (bwfund.org)
It could be due to decreasing LDL oxidation and thus decrease the clearance of oxidized LDL through scavenger receptors, which would be a good thing. (westonaprice.org)
They naturally enter cells by engaging scavenger receptors that are not recognized by linear nucleic acids. (sciencedaily.com)