Galectin-3

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Galectin-3 (250 aa, ~26 kDa) is encoded by the human LGALS3 gene. This protein plays a role in both antibody-mediated immunity and carbohydrate binding.

**Synonyms:** - 35 kDa Lectin - CBP 35 - Carbohydrate-Binding Protein 35 - GALBP - Gal-3 - Galactose-Specific Lectin 3 - Galactoside-Binding Protein - IgE-Binding Protein - L-31 - LGALS3 - Laminin-Binding Protein - Lectin L-29 - Mac-2 Antigen