Description
Galectin-1 is a member of the galectins is defined by their affinity for beta-galactosides and by significant sequence similarity in the carbohydrate-binding site (CRD). It contains 135 amino acid with 6 x Histidine at its N-terminus. After expression, it shows as a homodimer with a subunit molecular mass of 16 kDa, which contains six cysteine residues per subunit