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Receptor-mediated endocytosis by Megalin: Exploring its role in ligand interaction and disease mechanisms

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Receptor-mediated endocytosis by Megalin: Exploring its role in ligand interaction and disease mechanisms

Zhang Xian
Zhang Zhijun
Genes & Diseases第13卷, 第4期纸质出版 2026-07-01在线发表 2025-10-24
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This review comprehensively summarizes the interaction mechanisms between Megalin and several key ligands, including calcium ions, gentamicin, ApoE, ANKRA2, FVIII, TTR, STC1, RAP, and MMP-9, focusing on the specific amino acid binding sites involved. The analysis highlights the structural basis of these interactions and their clinical relevance, particularly concerning diseases such as nephrotoxicity, Alzheimer’s disease, metabolic disorders, and renal pathologies. This review comprehensively summarizes the specific binding sites of Megalin with its ligands and explores the mechanisms, including protein reabsorption, blood coagulation, and neuroprotection, by integrating the results of animal studies and human clinical studies. This review proposes a theoretical framework for designing therapeutic strategies that target the binding sites of Megalin with its ligands. Gene editing technology and monoclonal antibody therapy aim to regulate Megalin receptor–ligand interactions to achieve therapeutic effects on related diseases.

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EndocytosisLRP2MegalinNephrotoxicityTherapeutics