The galectins are a family of beta-galactoside-binding proteins implicated in modulating cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The expression of this gene is restricted to small intestine, colon, and rectum, and it is underexpressed in colorectal cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],domain:Contains two homologous but distinct carbohydrate-binding domains.,function:Galectin that binds lactose and a related range of sugars. May be involved in the assembly of adherens junctions.,online information:Galectin-4,similarity:Contains 2 galectin domains.,subunit:Monomer.,
