lgals 9

Galectin-9 is a cytoplasmic protein that contains two galectin domains. Galectin-9 is an S-type lectin that is over-expressed in Hodgkin's disease tissue. Galectin-9 binds galactosides and has high affinity for the Forssman pentasaccharide. Galectin-9 plays a role in thymocyte-epithelial interactions relevant to the biology of the thymus and Inhibits cell proliferation. Galectin-9 is a ligand for HAVCR2 TIM3 and induces T-helper type 1 lymphocyte (Th1) death. In addition, Galectin-9 suppresses tumor cell metastasis by interfering with the associations CD44, VCAM-1, Integrin α4β1

Expression system: E. coli
Length: 1-323, Full length of Isoform 2
Activity: Not Tested

Expression system: HEK293 Cells
Length: 1-323, Full Length of Isoform 2
Activity: Not Tested

Galectin-9 Protein, Mouse, Recombinant (GST) is expressed in E. coli expression system with N-GST tag. The predicted molecular weight is 58 KDa and the accession number is O08573-2.

LGALS9 (Galectin 9) is a Protein Coding gene. 6 alternatively spliced human isoforms have been reported. 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. LGALS9 is broadly expressed in the spleen, stomach, and other tissues. Diseases associated with LGALS9 include Dengue Virus and Adhesive Otitis Media. An important paralog of this gene is LGALS9B.Cancer ImmunotherapyCo-inhibitory Immune Checkpoint TargetsImmune CheckpointImmune Checkpoint TargetsImmunotherapyTargeted Therapy