Galectin-3 (carbohydrate binding domain) protein, bound to N-acetyllactosamine. Thought to be involved in a number of diseases, including fibrosis.


Galectin-3 (carbohydrate binding domain) protein, bound to N-acetyllactosamine. Thought to be involved in a number of diseases, including fibrosis, cardiovascular disease and cancer. 3D rendering based on protein data bank entry 1a3k. Atoms shown as color-coded spheres. Protein and ligand shown in different colors.


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