ReviewInternational journal of molecular medicine2018
Galectin-3 as a novel biomarker for disease diagnosis and a target for therapy (Review).
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264 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Galectin-3 in systemic lupus erythematosus: a meta-analysis.Immunologic research · 2026Pooled it
- Galectin-3 levels and long-term all-cause mortality and hospitalization in heart failure patients: a meta-analysis.ESC heart failure · 2024Pooled it
- Role of galectin-3 as a biomarker in obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2023Pooled it
- Galectin-3 is Associated with Heart Failure Incidence: A Meta-Analysis.Current cardiology reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Galectin-3 and kidney function in type 2 diabetes treated with dapagliflozin: Analysis from DECLARE-TIMI 58.ESC heart failure · 2025Trial
- Relative bioavailability and food effect of the galectin-3 inhibitor selvigaltin (GB1211) administered as a tablet in healthy participants (GALBA-1).Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology · 2024Trial
- Modified Citrus Pectin Treatment in Non-Metastatic Biochemically Relapsed Prostate Cancer: Long-Term Results of a Prospective Phase II Study.Nutrients · 2023Trial
- Effects of liraglutide vs. lifestyle changes on soluble suppression of tumorigenesis-2 (sST2) and galectin-3 in obese subjects with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes after comparable weight loss.Cardiovascular diabetology · 2022Trial
- Synergistic Regulation of Tumor Immunity by Integrins and Lectins: From Molecular Mechanisms to Dual-Targeted Therapy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Serum Galectin-3 in Diabetic Foot Infections: A Case-Control Evaluation of Its Diagnostic and Severity-Grading Utility.Infectious diseases & clinical microbiology · 2026Article
- YBX1-mediated m5C modification of exosomal LGALS3 derived from M2 tumor-associated macrophages drives colorectal cancer cell malignant behaviors.Molecular and cellular biochemistry · 2026Article
- The Galectin Family in Colorectal Cancer: Integrating Molecular Mechanisms with Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Perspectives.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- The Clinical Value of NT-proBNP, sST2, and Galectin-3 in the Management of Heart Failure: From Diagnosis to Dynamic Monitoring: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Atrial Cardiomyopathy: Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Approaches, and Prognostic Implications-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Identification and Studies of Highly Potent and Selective Heterobifunctional Galectin‑3 Degraders.ACS medicinal chemistry letters · 2026Article
- Blood-Based Biomarkers for Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment.Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Review
- PerturbingCells · 2026Article
- Multiplexed targeted mRNA profiling of alcohol-related liver disease reveals stage-specific dysregulation of signaling pathways.Molecular biology reports · 2026Article
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- Serum Galectin-3 Levels Correlate with Reduced Vascular Reactivity in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Galectin-3 is a member of the galectin family, which are β‑galactoside‑binding lectins with ≥1 evolutionary conserved carbohydrate‑recognition domain. It binds proteins in a carbohydrate‑dependent and ‑independent manner. Galectin‑3 is predominantly located in the cytoplasm; however, it shuttles into the nucleus and is secreted onto the cell surface and into biological fluids including serum and urine. It serves important functions in numerous biological activities including cell growth, apoptosis, pre‑mRNA splicing, differentiation, transformation, angiogenesis, inflammation, fibrosis and host defense. Numerous previous studies have indicated that galectin‑3 may be used as a diagnostic or prognostic biomarker for certain types of heart disease, kidney disease and cancer. With emerging evidence to support the function and application of galectin‑3, the current review aims to summarize the latest literature regarding the biomarker characteristics and potential therapeutic application of galectin‑3 in associated diseases.
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