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Galectin 2
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Definition
: A galectin found preferentially expressed in the gastrointestinal tract. The protein occurs as a homodimer with two 14-kDa subunits.
Other names
Lectin 2, Galactoside-
Binding; Galactoside Binding Lectin 2; LGALS2; Galectin-
2; Galactoside-
Binding Lectin 2
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LGALS2 protein, human
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*Galectin 2.
CGL2 protein, Coprinus cinereus
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*Fungal Proteins
*Galectin 2.
J Biol Chem 1997 Jan 17;272(3):1514-21