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LGALS12

Domain

Contains two homologous but distinct carbohydrate-binding domains.

Function

Binds lactose. May participate in the apoptosis of adipocytes.

Tissue Specificity

Not widely expressed. Predominantly expressed in adipose tissue.

Cellular localization

Alternative names

GRIP1, LGALS12, Galectin-12, Gal-12, Galectin-related inhibitor of proliferation

swissprot:Q96DT0 entrezGene:85329 omim:606096