Galectin-8 Protein
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Galectin-8 Protein Definition
Constitutively and ubiquitously expressed by human LGALS8 Gene (S-Lectin Family), 316-amino acid 35.5-kD extracellular Galectin 8 contains two carbohydrate-binding (recognition) domains (CRDs) and binds to beta galactoside in cell adhesion, cell cycle regulation, inflammation, immunomodulation, apoptosis, and metastasis. Galectin 8 may be involved in activation of various cell types through cross-linkage of cell surface glycoproteins and may be involved in some types of cancer. (from LocusLink, Swiss-Prot, OMIM, and NCI)
Galectin-8 Protein Synonyms
Galectin 8, GAL-8, LGALS8, LGALS8 Protein, Lectin, Galactoside-Binding, Soluble, 8, PCTA1, PO66 Carbohydrate-Binding Protein, PO66-CBP, Po66 Carbohydrate Binding Protein, Prostate Carcinoma Tumor Antigen, Prostate Carcinoma Tumor Antigen 1
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