Alternative Names
Galectin-1; Gal-1; 14 kDa Laminin-Binding Protein; HLBP14; 14 kDa Lectin; Beta-Galactoside-Binding Lectin L-14-I; Galaptin; HBL; HPL; Lactose-Binding Lectin 1; Lectin Galactoside-Binding Soluble 1; Putative MAPK-Activating Protein PM12; S-Lac Lectin 1; LGALS1
Background
Galectin-1 is a member of growing family of evolutionary conserved animal lectins. Galectin-1 is widely expressed in many cells and tissues. Galectins consists of a Galectin domain and two Beta-galactoside binding domains. Galectin-1 can binds LGALS3BP and interacts with CD2, CD3, CD4, CD7, CD43 and CD45. Galectin-1 may act as an autocrine negative growth factor which regulates apoptosis, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. In addition, Galectin-1 plays improtant roles in immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory properties.
Note
For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.
