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LGALS4 galectin 4

Gene ID: 3960, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: GAL4; L36LBP

Summary

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]

Genomic context

Location:
19q13.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (38801674..38812945, complement)
Total number of exons:
10

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