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== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''Galectin''' (GAL) are lectins which bind β-galactosidase (BGAL). GAL contains a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) residues 113-250<ref>PMID:8063692</ref>. <br /> | '''Galectin''' or '''galactoside-binding soluble lectin''' (GAL) are lectins which bind β-galactosidase (BGAL). GAL contains a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) residues 113-250<ref>PMID:8063692</ref>. <br /> | ||
* GAL-1 is thought to play a role as autocrine negative growth factor that regulates cell proliferation.<br /> | * GAL-1 is thought to play a role as autocrine negative growth factor that regulates cell proliferation.<br /> | ||
* GAL-2 is expressed primarily in gastrointestinal tract.<br /> | * GAL-2 is expressed primarily in gastrointestinal tract.<br /> | ||