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LGALS2
Official Full Name
lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 2
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a soluble beta-galactoside binding lectin. The encoded protein is found as a homodimer and can bind to lymphotoxin-alpha. A single nucleotide polymorphism in an intron of this gene can alter the transcriptional level of the protein, with a resultant increased risk of myocardial infarction.
Synonyms
LGALS2; lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble, 2; galectin-2; galectin 2; HL14; GALIG; Beta galactoside binding lectin L14 II; CBP35; GAL3; GALBP; Lactose binding lectin 2; MAC2; S Lac lectin 2; gal-2; S-Lac lectin 2; OTTHUMP00000197882; lactose-binding lectin 2; beta-galactoside-binding lectin L-14-II