While the LDL receptor is primarily known for its role in cholesterol metabolism, it also participates indirectly in catalytic processes within the cell. Upon binding to LDL particles, the receptor mediates their internalization through receptor-mediated endocytosis. This internalization is a highly coordinated and catalytic event, involving a series of intracellular proteins and enzymes that facilitate the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles.
