Zhu LP, Wang PJ, Liu J, Li LJ, Li ZG, Jiang HY, Feng BS. Galectin-9 and inflammatory bowel disease.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014;
22:515-520. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v22.i4.515]
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Abstract
Galectin-9 (Gal-9), a beta-galactoside binding lectin, is a tandem-repeat-type member of the galectin family which can specifically recognize and bind to galactosidase associated with diverse biological processes. Gal-9 is widely expressed in various tissues, plays a role in cell growth, polarization, adhesion, aggregation, and apoptosis, and has important functions in inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, tumors, and infections. Our recent studies showed that Gal-9 is strongly associated with the genesis and development of inflammatory bowel disease. Here we will review the progress in understanding the role of Gal-9 in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.
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