abstract:Galectin-3 is a member of the lectin family, of which 14 mammalian galectins have been identified. Galectin-3 is approximately 30 kDa and, like all galectins, contains a carbohydrate-recognition-binding domain (CRD) of about 130 amino acids that enable the specific binding of β-galactosides..
Ourstudyindicates that galectin-3 may playa criticalrole and may have significant implications for futuredevelopmentsofdrugs for the treatmentof the disease.