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Galectin 4 MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Galectin 4
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.503.307.400
Unique ID
D037541
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D037541
Scope Note
A galectin found in the small and large intestine and the stomach. It occurs as a homodimer with two 36-kDa subunits and is localized to sites of cell adhesion where it may play role in assembly of ADHERENS JUNCTIONS.
Entry Term(s)
Galectin-4
LGALS4
Lactose-Binding Lectin, L-36
Lactose-Binding Protein, L-36
Lectin, Galactoside-Binding, Soluble, 4 Protein
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Hemagglutinins (1984-2002)
Public MeSH Note
2003; LACTOSE-BINDING AGGLUTINATION FACTOR was indexed under HEMAGGLUTININS 1984-2002
History Note
2003; use GALECTIN 4 (NM) 1984-2002
Date Established
2003/01/01
Date of Entry
2002/07/03
Revision Date
2004/07/07
Galectin 4 Preferred
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