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Galectin 4

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Definition: A galectin found in the small and large intestine and the stomach. It occurs as a homodimer with two 36-kDa subunits and is localized to sites of cell adhesion where it may play role in assembly of ADHERENS JUNCTIONS.      Other names Lectin, L-36 Lactose-Binding; Lactose Binding Protein, L 36; Lactose Binding Lectin, L 36; L-36 Lactose-Binding Protein; L-36 Lactose-Binding Lectin; Lectin, Galactoside-Binding, Soluble, 4 Protein; Lactose-Binding Protein, L-36; Lactose-Binding Lectin, L-36; Galectin-4; LGALS4
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
LGALS4 protein, human  0   *Galectin 4.

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