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Galectin-3

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Source

E.coli

Synonyms

AGE-R3, CBP35, GAL3, L29, LGALS3, Mac-2

Description

Galectin-3, is classified as a chimeric member of the Galectin superfamily. Nuclear Galectin-3 can modulate gene expression, while cytosolic Galectin-3 can inhibit apoptosis. Galectin-3 contributes to the innate immune response against Candida albicans and Streptococcus pneumoniae, and it can facilitate acute inflammatory responses via neutrophil activation and opsonization, macrophage recruitment, and mast cell activation.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 26.0 kDa.

Purity

> 90% by SDS-PAGE.

Biological Activity

Recombinant human Galectin-3 is able to agglutinate red blood cells at a minimum effective concentration of 25µg/ml.

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution in 1 × PBS, pH 7.4, 1%BSA.

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