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Background
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Relevance: May regulate apoptosis, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. Binds beta-galactoside and a wide array of complex carbohydrates. Inhibits CD45 protein phosphatase activity and therefore the dephosphorylation of Lyn kinase. Strong inducer of T-cell apoptosis. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:14617626, ECO:0000269|PubMed:18796645, ECO:0000269|PubMed:19497882}. Synonyms: Gal-1, HLBP14, 14 kDa lectin, Beta-galactoside-binding lectin L-14-I, Galaptin
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