Galectin-3 is a 31 kD beta-galactosidase binding lectin. It has been associated with binding to the basement membrane glycoprotein laminin. Anti-Galectin-3 has been demonstrated to be valuable in differentiating between benign and malignant thyroid neoplasms in both histologic sections and fine needle aspiration biopsy material. Anti-Galectin-3 antibody has also been useful in identifying anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
| Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. | |
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| Product Category | Organic Chemicals |
| Product Number | 760-4256 |
| Product Name | Galectin-3 |