| galectin 1 | <protein> One of a family of galactoside binding proteins that has growth regulatory and immunomodulatory properties. Galectin 1 mediates cell cell and cell substratum adhesion. Recombinant galectin 1 will induce apoptosis in T-cells. Occurs as a homodimer which is cell surface associated. (18 Nov 1997) |
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