Investigation of association of the galectins family and gynecological malignancy / 肿瘤研究与临床

ABSTRACT

Galetins is a family of endogenus lectins with highly affinity for polysaccharide containing β-galactosides residues.It is involved in cell growth and differentiation,cell adhesion,cell signal transduction and apoptosis.In recent years,many studies have shown that galectin plays an important role in the development and occurrence of gynecological malignancy.It has been an important evidence for diagnosis of progress of malignancy.