Galectin-3: a novel protein in cerebellar hemangioblastoma.

In conclusion, the development of HB is multi-factorial and the expression of galectin-3 correlates with the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF. Galectin-3 can be used as a marker for the diagnosis of HB as well as it can be a valuable candidate for future targeting immunotherapy.
PMID: 23638216 [PubMed - in process]

Source: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology - May 26, 2013 Category: Pathology Authors: Al-Salam S, Al-Salam M, Ashari MA Tags: Int J Clin Exp Pathol Source Type: research