LGALS7, also known as galectin7, is a family of beta-galactoside-binding proteins implicated in modulating cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. Members of this family have been implicated in a variety of functions, including growth regulation, cell adhesion, migration, neoplastic transformation, and immune responses. It is expressed mainly in stratified squamous epithelium, LGALS7 protein is activated by p53 and repressed by retinoic acid. It is a pro-apoptotic protein that functions intracellularly upstream of JNK activation and cytochrome c release. Source: Recombinant corresponding to aa1-136 from human LGALS7, fused to His-tag at N-terminus expressed in E.coli. Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MSNVPHKSSL PEGIRPGTVL RIRGLVPPNA SRFHVNLLCG EEQGSDAALH FNPRLDTSEV VFNSKEQGSW GREERGPGVP FQRGQPFEVL IIASDDGFKA VVGDAQYHHF RHRLPLARVR LVEVGGDVQL DSVRIF Molecular Weight: ~17.2kD (156aa), confirmed by MALDI-TOF Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
