Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting large and medium
arteries, is the main cause of cardiovascular diseases. Macrophages are key mediators of …

Galectins, a family of glycan-binding proteins, are well-known for their role in shaping the
immune microenvironment. They can directly affect the activity and survival of different …

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex disease that affects the connective tissue, causing
fibrosis. SSc patients show altered immune cell composition and activation in the peripheral …

Galectin-2 is a prototype member of the galactoside-binding galectin family. It is
predominately expressed in the gastrointestinal tract but is also detected in several other …

Vasculogenic mimicry (VM) describes the ability of highly aggressive tumor cells to develop
pseudovascular structures without the participation of endothelial cells. PARP1 is implicated …

Galectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins that regulate many cellular functions including
proliferation, adhesion, migration, and phagocytosis. Increasing experimental and clinical …

Protein glycosylation controls cell–cell and cell–extracellular matrix (ECM) communication in
immune, vascular, and inflammatory processes, underlining the critical role of this process in …

Heavy‐chain antibodies (HCAbs) are a unique type of antibodies devoid of light chains, and
comprised of two heavy chains‐only that recognize their cognate antigen by virtue of a …

Psoriasis is a complex disease that nowadays is considered not only a dermatosis but a kind
of systemic disorder associated with many accompanying diseases. Metabolic complications …

Galectins, a family of carbohydrate-binding proteins, play crucial roles in the host–virus
interaction landscape. This review explores the multifaceted contributions of endogenous …