Function
Lectin that binds beta-galactoside and a wide array of complex carbohydrates. Plays a role in regulating apoptosis, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. Inhibits CD45 protein phosphatase activity and therefore the dephosphorylation of Lyn kinase.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix; Cytoplasm; Secreted
Tissue Specificity: Expressed in placenta, maternal decidua and fetal membranes. Within placenta, expressed in trophoblasts, stromal cells, villous endothelium, syncytiotrophoblast apical membrane and villous stroma. Within fetal membranes, expressed in amnion, chorioamniotic mesenchyma and chorion (at protein level). Expressed in cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle, neurons, thymus, kidney and hematopoietic cells
Product Specifications
Recombinant Human Galectin-1 (LGALS1) is a recombinant protein from Homo sapiens (Human), expressed in E.coli, covering amino acids 2-135aa, with N-terminal 6xHis-SUMO-tagged tag, molecular weight 30.6kDa, purity Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.
