G5170
Galectin-3 human
recombinant, expressed in E. coli, lyophilized powder
Synonym(s):
CBP 35, Carbohydrate-binding protein 35, Gal-3, Galactose-specific lectin 3, Galactoside-binding protein
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recombinant
expressed in E. coli
Quality Level
form
lyophilized powder
UniProt accession no.
storage temp.
−20°C
Gene Information
human ... LGALS3(3958)
General description
Galectin-3 protein comprises a N-terminal flexible domain and a C-terminal carbohydrate-recognition domain (CRD). It is mapped to human chromosome 14q22.3. Galectin-3 is expressed in sensory neurons, immune endothelial and epithelial cells.
Application
Galectin-3 human has been used:
- to test its interaction with N-acetyl lactosamine coated onto quantum dots
- to optimize Gal3-induced hemagglutination measurements in non-agglutinated or agglutinated chicken red blood cells (RBCs)
- in Gal-3 binding assay of serum samples from multiple sclerosis patients
Biochem/physiol Actions
Galectin-3 (Gal3) has anti-apoptotic property and mediates adhesion of cancer cells to endothelium. The activity of Gal3 is inhibited by lactose. High levels of Gal3 is associated with cardiovascular disease and is a potential biomarker in fibrosis and inflammation associated with heart failure. Gal3 is involved in variety of biological events from differentiation to host defense and immunomodulation. Gal3 gene deletion is correlated to renal function anomalies like nephropathy. It is implicated in the pathogenesis of retinopathy and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Galectin-3 has been associated with the inhibition of apoptosis and the progression of cancer, as well as being a mediator of inflammation. Studies have found a positive correlation between the expression of galectin-3 and tumorigenicity and metastasis in colon, liver, and thyroid cancer.
Other Notes
Galectin-3 is a member of the family of animal lectins, which selectively binds β-galactoside residues.
Physical form
The product is lyophilized from water with 2 μg of lactose as stabilizer per μg of galectin-3.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Rui Dong et al.
International journal of molecular medicine, 41(2), 599-614 (2017-12-06)
Galectin-3 is a member of the galectin family, which are β‑galactoside‑binding lectins with ≥1 evolutionary conserved carbohydrate‑recognition domain. It binds proteins in a carbohydrate‑dependent and ‑independent manner. Galectin‑3 is predominantly located in the cytoplasm; however, it shuttles into the nucleus
Synthesis of multivalent N-acetyl lactosamine modified quantum dots for the study of carbohydrate and galectin-3 interactions
Yang Y, et al.
Tetrahedron, 68(35), 7148-7154 (2012)
Wei Zhao et al.
Analytical biochemistry, 571, 37-39 (2019-02-25)
Hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) assay is a simple method quantifying relative binding activities of glycan-lectin interactions. Currently, interpretation of HAI data remains a manual task depending on visual observation. In this study we developed a digital data reading method for HAI
Giuseppe Pugliese et al.
Glycobiology, 25(2), 136-150 (2014-10-12)
Galectin-3 has been increasingly recognized as an important modulator of several biological functions, by interacting with several molecules inside and outside the cell, and an emerging player in numerous disease conditions. Galectin-3 exerts various and sometimes contrasting effects according to
Andrea Robotti et al.
Electrophoresis, 31(17), 2882-2893 (2010-08-18)
Plasma acute-phase proteins (APPs) glyco-isoforms are important biomarkers of inflammatory processes such as those occurring in multiple sclerosis (MS). Specific analysis of these proteins is often hampered by sample biochemical complexity. The aim of our study was to set up
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