Statins affect cell-surface expression of major histocompatibility complex class II molecules by disrupting cholesterol-containing microdomains.

Kuipers, Hedwich F

Statins affect cell-surface expression of major histocompatibility complex class II molecules by disrupting cholesterol-containing microdomains. [electronic resource] - Human immunology Jun 2005 - 653-65 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0198-8859

10.1016/j.humimm.2005.04.004 doi


Cell Line, Tumor
Cell Membrane--drug effects
Cholesterol--metabolism
Cytoplasmic Vesicles--drug effects
Gene Expression--drug effects
HeLa Cells
Histocompatibility Antigens Class I--biosynthesis
Histocompatibility Antigens Class II--biosynthesis
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors--pharmacology
Intracellular Fluid--drug effects
Membrane Microdomains--drug effects
Promoter Regions, Genetic--drug effects
Protein Biosynthesis--drug effects
Protein Transport--drug effects
Simvastatin--pharmacology
U937 Cells