Galectin 3

**Definition:** A multifunctional galactin initially discovered as a macrophage antigen that binds to IMMUNOGLOBULIN E, and as 29-35-kDa lectin that binds LAMININ. It is involved in a variety of biological events including interactions with galactose-containing glycoconjugates, cell proliferation, CELL DIFFERENTIATION, and APOPTOSIS.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.503.307.300

**Synonyms:** - Carbohydrate-Binding Protein 35 - CBP-30 - CBP-35 - CBP35 - Epsilon-Binding Protein - Galectin-3 - HL-29 - IgE Binding Protein - IgEBP - L-29 Lectin - L-31 - L-34 - L30 Lectin - LGALS3 - Mac-2 Antigen - Macrophage-2 Antigen