Galectins are an evolutionarily ancient and widely expressed family of lectins that have unique glycan-binding characteristics. development as well as Methazolastone oncodevelopmental processes in tumorigenesis. Therefore galectins may sometimes act as double-edged swords since they have beneficial but also harmful effects for the organism. Recent advances facilitate the use of galectins as biomarkers in obstetrical… Continue reading Galectins are an evolutionarily ancient and widely expressed family of lectins