ReviewCancers2022
Highlights on the Role of Galectin-3 in Colorectal Cancer and the Preventive/Therapeutic Potential of Food-Derived Inhibitors.
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- The Galectin Family in Colorectal Cancer: Integrating Molecular Mechanisms with Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Perspectives.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Galectin 3 expression in gastrointestinal tumors identified through comprehensive bioinformatic mapping.Discover oncology · 2026Article
- Differential Expression of Galectin-3, Caspase-1, and Phosphorylated P53: Diagnostic Biomarkers for Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Case-Control Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
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- Galectin-4 potentiates CD8+ T cell immunity by enhancing MHC-I expression on dendritic cells.Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy · 2025Article
- Automatic target-seeking nanoparticle inhibiting orthotopic drug-resistant colon cancer and liver metastases via regulating cancer cell adhesion and proliferation.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2025Article
- Characteristic abnormal expression of galectin-3 in serrated colon lesions and its pathological significance.Histology and histopathology · 2025Article
- The role of glycan-lectin interactions in the tumor microenvironment: immunosuppression regulators of colorectal cancer.American journal of cancer research · 2025Review
- Multimodal AI/ML for discovering novel biomarkers and predicting disease using multi-omics profiles of patients with cardiovascular diseases.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Redefining Immune Dynamics in Acute Pancreatitis: The Protective Role of Galectin-3 Deletion and Treg Cell Enhancement.Biomolecules · 2024Article
- Lectin-Based Immunophenotyping and Whole Proteomic Profiling of CT-26 Colon Carcinoma Murine Model.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Galectin-3's Complex Interactions in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: From Cellular Signaling to Therapeutic Potential.Biomolecules · 2023Review
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- The Role of Galectin-3 in Predicting Congenital Heart Disease Outcome: A Review of the Literature.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- The Modulation of Adipokines, Adipomyokines, and Sleep Disorders on Carcinogenesis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
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Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite advances in surgical and therapeutic management, tumor metastases and resistance to therapy still represent major hurdles. CRC risk is highly modifiable by lifestyle factors, including diet, which strongly influences both cancer incidence and related mortality. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a multifaceted protein involved in multiple pathophysiological pathways underlying chronic inflammation and cancer. Its versatility is given by the ability to participate in a wide range of tumor-promoting processes, including cell-cell/cell-matrix interactions, cell growth regulation and apoptosis, and the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. This review provides an updated summary of preclinical and observational human studies investigating the pathogenetic role of Gal-3 in intestinal inflammation and CRC, as well as the potential of Gal-3 activity inhibition by plant-source food-derived bioactive compounds to control CRC onset/growth. These studies highlight both direct and immuno-mediated effects of Gal-3 on tumor growth and invasiveness and its potential role as a CRC prognostic biomarker. Substantial evidence indicates natural food-derived Gal-3 inhibitors as promising candidates for CRC prevention and therapy. However, critical issues, such as their bioavailability and efficacy, in controlled human studies need to be addressed to translate research progress into clinical applications.
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