2, said the team has found the novel role of
Galectin-3 (Gal3) in promoting microglia-mediated neuroinflammation -- which subsequently worsens neurodegenerative disorders like Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's.
In addition, we have been actively involved in the design of these upcoming trials and believe that this study could further the understanding of NASH and the role
Galectin-3 inhibition may play in the treatment of this growing epidemic.'
Low levels of coronary artery calcification (CAC), low
galectin-3 levels, and absence of carotid plaque were all linked to a lower likelihood of atherosclerotic disease than might be expected based on traditional risk assessment, according to the authors of analysis of a large, contemporary cohort of elderly individuals published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Galectin-3 is an endogenous carbohydrate-binding protein that has been shown to have a variety of cellular functions (16).
One such driver of aging is a protein called
galectin-3.
Galectin-3 contributes to ongoing inflammatory conditions.
Differential expression of galectin-1 and
galectin-3 during first trimester human embryogenesis.
Galecto will use the proceeds to conduct a phase 2/3 clinical study of inhaled TD139, a potent and selective inhibitor of
galectin-3, in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic and severe disease characterized by progressive decline in lung function.
The research, conducted by at Lund University in Sweden, suggests that
galectin-3 levels may be useful for diagnosis of depression or may be a new target for treating depression associated with type-1 diabetes, which could lead to better patient care.
Galectin Therapeutics announced it is proceeding with plans for a Phase 3 clinical trial program with its
galectin-3 inhibitor GR-MD-02 in NASH cirrhosis, incorporating advice and guidance obtained in a meeting with the FDA.
Galectin-3: a novel mediator of heart failure development and progression.
Hall now works for BG Medicine, a company that licenses the
Galectin-3 Test.
The novel cardiac biomarker
galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a beta galactoside binding lectin involved in fibrogenesis and inflammatory response in the failing heart.