Galectins: From Human Lectin to Therapeutic Target For Many Of Today's Diseases
with Guest Michael Sheikh
Galectins are a subfamily of soluble proteins that typically bind β-galactoside carbohydrates with high specificity. They are also one of the Human Lectins! They have been found to be markers of a variety of disease. Their presence in high amounts have been used to predict heart failure, kidney disease, cancers and much more. One Galectin found in high amounts in the body can accurately predict death! Scientists are now looking at Galectins as therapeutic and not markers and having promising results. Listen and learn about what Galectins have in store for the future of treating diseases.
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