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
- Nucleus
Alternative names
GRIP1, LGALS12, Galectin-12, Gal-12, Galectin-related inhibitor of proliferation