Product Size
1 x 96 tests
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Product Information
Range
0.164 ng/mL-
40 ng/mL
Sample Type
Cell Culture Supernatant, Serum, Plasma
Detection Method
Colorimetric
Target Information
Alternative Names
36 kDa beta-galactoside-binding lectin; Ecalectin; Gal-9; galectin 9; Galectin-9; galectin9; HOM HD 21; HOMHD21; HUAT; Lectin galactoside binding soluble 9; LEG9_HUMAN; LGAL S9; LGALS 9; Lgals9; LGALS9A; MGC117375; MGC125973; MGC125974; Tumor antigen HOM-HD-21; UAT; Urate transporter/channel; Urate transporter/channel protein
Sequence Similarities
Contains 2 galectin domains.
Tissue Specificity
Peripheral blood leukocytes and lymphatic tissues. Overexpressed in Hodgkin disease tissue.
Function
Binds galactosides. Has high affinity for the Forssman pentasaccharide. May play a role in thymocyte-epithelial interactions relevant to the biology of the thymus. Inhibits cell proliferation. It is a ligand for HAVCR2/TIM3. Induces T-helper type 1 lymphocyte (Th1) death. Isoform Short acts as an eosinophil chemoattractant.
Shipping & Handling
Shipping
Shipped on dry ice.
Storage Instructions
Store at -20 °C. Please refer to protocols.
