The Two Faces of Galectin-3: Roles in Various Pathological Conditions
Galectin-3, a unique chimaera-type member of the lectin family, displays a wide range of activities. This versatile molecule is involved in fundamental biological processes, including cell proliferation, cell-cell adhesion, apoptosis and immune responses.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-09-01
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Series: | Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/sjecr-2016-0011 |