QuickView for Gal-9 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

LGALS9 Homo sapiens

Full name:

galectin 9

Synonyms:

HUAT, LGALS9A, galectin-9, ecalectin, gal-9, lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 9, tumor antigen HOM-HD-21, urate transporter/channel protein

Genomic Location:

Chr 17: 22982301-23000713

Description:

The galectins are a family of beta-galactoside-binding proteins implicated in modulating cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The protein encoded by this gene is an S-type lectin. It is overexpressed in Hodgkin's disease tissue and might participate in the interaction between the H&RS cells with their surrounding cells and might thus play a ...

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The galectins are a family of beta-galactoside-binding proteins implicated in modulating cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The protein encoded by this gene is an S-type lectin. It is overexpressed in Hodgkin's disease tissue and might participate in the interaction between the H&RS cells with their surrounding cells and might thus play a role in the pathogenesis of this disease and/or its associated immunodeficiency. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Danio rerio ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Pan troglodytes ,  Bos taurus

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

IRF_Q6 ,  NF1_Q6_01

Cytogenetic Map:

17q11.2

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