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<StructureSection load='1hlc' size='400' side='right' caption='Structure of human galectin-1 complex with lactose (PDB entry [[1hlc]])' scene=''>
<StructureSection load='1hlc' size='400' side='right' caption='Structure of human galectin-1 complex with lactose (PDB entry [[1hlc]])' scene=''>


'''Galectin''' (GAL) are lectins which bind beta-galactosidase (BGAL).  GAL contains a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD).  GAL are known to inhibit chronic inflammation.  The CRD is a beta-sandwich long enough to bind a tetrasaccharide. GAL-1 is thought to play a role as autocrine negative growth factor that regulates cell proliferation. GAL-2 is expressed primarily in gastrointestinal tract. GAL-3 has broad biological functionality. GAL-4 has 2 CRDs. GAL-7 is associated with epithelial cells. GAL-8 has a role in cellular defence against bacterial infection and vacuolar damage. GAL-9 affects eosinophil survival. GAL-10 or Charcot-Leyden crystal protein acts on biological membranes to regulate the multifunctional lysophospholipids.
'''Galectin''' (GAL) are lectins which bind β-galactosidase (BGAL).  GAL contains a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD).  GAL are known to inhibit chronic inflammation.  The CRD is a beta-sandwich long enough to bind a tetrasaccharide.<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-3 has broad biological functionality.<br />
* GAL-4 has 2 CRDs.<br />
* GAL-7 is associated with epithelial cells.<br />
* GAL-8 has a role in cellular defence against bacterial infection and vacuolar damage.<br />
* GAL-9 affects eosinophil survival. <br />
* GAL-10 or Charcot-Leyden crystal protein acts on biological membranes to regulate the multifunctional lysophospholipids.


==3D structures of galectin==
==3D structures of galectin==

Revision as of 07:24, 15 December 2013

Structure of human galectin-1 complex with lactose (PDB entry 1hlc)

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