SCARB1, Official Symbol SCARB1provided by HGNC Official Full Name scavenger receptor class B member 1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:1664 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000073060 MIM:601040; AllianceGenome:HGNC:1664 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as CLA1; SRB1; CLA-1; SR-BI; CD36L1; HDLCQ6; HDLQTL6 Summary The protein encoded by this gene is a plasma membrane receptor for high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL). The encoded protein 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. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2021] Annotation information Note: This gene has been reviewed for its involvement in coronavirus biology, and is involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Expression Biased expression in adrenal (RPKM 333.6), placenta (RPKM 91.6) and 4 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all