Galectins are a family of proteins that bind to specific glycans thereby deciphering the
information captured within the glycome. In the last two decades, several galectin family …

Hanahan and Weinberg have proposed 10 organizing principles that enable growth and
metastatic dissemination of cancer cells. These distinctive and complementary capabilities …

Pectin is a constituent of the cell walls of fruits and vegetables, and provides an important
source of dietary fibre, as well as being a functional ingredient in processed foods. In …

Biomarkers are vital in healthcare as they provide valuable insights into disease diagnosis,
prognosis, treatment response, and personalized medicine. They serve as objective …

The incidence and mortality of cancer have increased over the past decades. Significant
progress has been made in understanding the underpinnings of this disease and …

A major breakthrough in the field of medical oncology has been the discovery of galectins
and their role in cancer development, progression and metastasis. In this review article we …

Complex carbohydrates, which are major components of the cell membrane, perform
important functions in cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions, as well as in signal …

The first studies suggesting that abnormal expression of galectins is associated with cancer
were published more than 30 years ago. Today, the role of galectins in cancer is relatively …

Dysregulation of galectin expression is frequently observed in cancer tissues. Such an
abnormal expression pattern often correlates with aggressiveness and relapse in many …

Simple Summary Galectins are a family of β-galactoside binding proteins whose levels are
altered in various stages of different types of cancer. This study provides an analytical …