Galectin-9

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

**Definition:** Galectin-9 (355 aa, ~40 kDa) is encoded by the human LGALS9 gene. This protein plays a role in galactoside binding and as an eosinophil chemoattractant.

**Synonyms:** - Ecalectin - Gal-9 - Galectin 9 - LGALS9 - Tumor Antigen HOM-HD-21 - Urate Transporter/Channel Protein