Galectin-13 (Gal-13) is a lectin family member and is one of the prototype galectins. It contains one carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD), responsible for beta-galactoside binding, and is biologically active as homodimers. Galectin-13 is expressed in the placenta, contributing to T cell apoptosis, immune regulation, and immune tolerance, which is indispensable for fetal development. For example, galectin-13 organizes crystal-like aggregates in the decidua, consequently attracting and killing maternal immune cells. Furthermore, galectin-13 is essential for driving neutrophil polarization in the placental-growth-permissive phenotype.
Molecular Weight:
The protein has a calculated MW of 16.9 kDa. The protein migrates as 17 kDa under reducing condition (SDS-PAGE analysis).
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Sequence:
SSLPVPYKLPVSLSVGSCVIIKGTPIHSFINDPQLQVDFYTDMDEDSDIAFRFRVHFGNHVVMNRREFGIWMLEETTDYVPFEDGKQFELCIYVHYNEYEIKVNGIRIYGFVHRIPPSFVKMVQVSRDISLTSVCVCN with polyhistidine tag at the N-terminus.
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