4q26

Structural highlights

Function

[LEG1_HUMAN] May regulate apoptosis, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. Binds beta-galactoside and a wide array of complex carbohydrates. Inhibits CD45 protein phosphatase activity and therefore the dephosphorylation of Lyn kinase.^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ He J, Baum LG. Presentation of galectin-1 by extracellular matrix triggers T cell death. J Biol Chem. 2004 Feb 6;279(6):4705-12. Epub 2003 Nov 14. PMID:14617626 doi:10.1074/jbc.M311183200
2. ↑ Nishi N, Abe A, Iwaki J, Yoshida H, Itoh A, Shoji H, Kamitori S, Hirabayashi J, Nakamura T. Functional and structural bases of a cysteine-less mutant as a long-lasting substitute for galectin-1. Glycobiology. 2008 Dec;18(12):1065-73. Epub 2008 Sep 16. PMID:18796645 doi:10.1093/glycob/cwn089