Lgals4
Domain
Contains two homologous but distinct carbohydrate-binding domains.
Function
Galectin that binds lactose and a related range of sugars.
Tissue Specificity
Epithelial cells of the embryonic and adult gastrointestinal tract. Expressed at about equal levels in colon and small intestine but much less in stomach.
Alternative names
Galectin-4, Gal-4, Lactose-binding lectin 4, Lgals4