Term Name:	scavenger receptor activity
Synonyms:	macrophage receptor activity
Definition:	Combining with any modified low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or other polyanionic ligand and delivering the ligand into the cell via endocytosis. Ligands include acetylated and oxidized LDL, Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, apoptotic cells, amyloid-beta fibrils, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0005044]    QuickGO    AmiGO