Galectins in hematological malignancies – role, functions and potential therapeutic targets

Galectins are a family of lectins characterized by an affinity for β – galactosides through the carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD). The extracellular and intracellular presence of Galectins has been described. Their activity and functions are mainly attributed to cell type. The tumor microenvirom...

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Main Authors: Kamil Wdowiak, Wojciech Spychałowicz, Marcin Fajkis, Jerzy Wojnar, Ewa Andrzejewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=1194808