Receptor mediated endocytosis The receptor for low density lipoprotein (LDL) is known as the LDL-receptor. The LDL-receptor is a cell surface receptor which mediates the endocytosis of LDL. Solution Receptor mediated endocytosis The receptor for low density lipoprotein (LDL) is known as the LDL-receptor. The LDL-receptor is a cell surface receptor which mediates the endocytosis of LDL..