Structural highlights
4y1y is a 2 chain structure. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
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| Ligands: | , |
| NonStd Res: | |
| Related: | 4y1v, 4y1u, 4y1x, 4y1z, 4y20, 4y22, 4y24, 4y26 |
| Resources: | FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum |
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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
