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Summary Expression Phenotypes Gene Literature (1) GO Terms (15) Nucleotides (116) Proteins (55) Interactants (126) Wiki
XB-GENEPAGE-494604
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 lgals8

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lectin, galactoside binding soluble 8

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xgalectin-VIII ( Nomenclature history )

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sugar binding

AI Protein Function :
The protein encoded by lgals8 is a galectin, specifically a tandem-repeat type galectin, which functions as a lectin that binds beta-galactoside sugars for roles in cell adhesion and immune response. I...[+]


InterPro :
Galectin CRD, ConA-like dom sf, Galectin-like

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???displayGene.expression???                  Development Stages                                               Embryonic Tissues                                                                Adult Tissues
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