Galactin-3

Galactin-3 is a member of the -galactosidasee binding lectin family. It may itself be detected by anti-galactin3 antisera. Galactin-3 is a 30 kD protein which is presen t in the cytoplasm and, to a lesser extent in the nucleu and cellmembrane of epithelial and immune cells.

Immunohistochemical expression

Diagnostic utility

References

Beesley, M. F., McLaren, K. M. Cytokeratin 19 and galectin-3 immunohistochemistry in the differential diagnosis of solitary thyroid nodules. Histopathology 2002;41:236-43.

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