LGALS14 Gene Summary [Human]
This gene is predominantly expressed in placenta. The encoded protein belongs to the galectin (galaptin/S-lectin) family. The members of galectin family contain one or two carbohydrate recognition domains, which can bind beta-galactoside. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been observed. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | LGALS14 |
| Official Name | galectin 14 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:30054] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000006659 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | galectin 14 |
| Synonyms | CLC2, galectin 14, PPL13 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human LGALS14 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- protein binding
- GLECT
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Nucleus
- nucleoplasm
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human LGALS14 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- apoptotic process
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- nucleoplasm
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- carbohydrate binding