CD36 and choroidal neovascularization: However, since CD36 accelerates the uptake of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) [20], the verteporfin used in PDT binds with serum LDL, and this complex is incorporated into choroidal neovascularization (CNV) tissues [21], we hypothesized that the genetic variants in CD36 may be associated with the effects of PDT.