[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) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1098710Galectin 8
Lectin, Galactoside-Binding, Soluble, 8
LGALS8
LGALS8 Protein
PCTA1
Po66 Carbohydrate Binding Protein
PO66 Carbohydrate-Binding Protein
PO66-CBP
Prostate Carcinoma Tumor Antigen
Prostate Carcinoma Tumor Antigen 1
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Biologically Active Substance