LGALS2, Official Symbol LGALS2provided by HGNC Official Full Name galectin 2provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:6562 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000100079 MIM:150571; AllianceGenome:HGNC:6562 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as HL14 Summary The protein encoded by this gene is a soluble beta-galactoside binding lectin. The encoded protein is found as a homodimer and can bind to lymphotoxin-alpha. A single nucleotide polymorphism in an intron of this gene can alter the transcriptional level of the protein, with a resultant increased risk of myocardial infarction. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] Expression Biased expression in gall bladder (RPKM 133.8), small intestine (RPKM 81.3) and 7 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all