LGALS12 — Galectin 12
LGALS12 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
LGALS12's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monocytes | BPI Antibacterial Response Antibacterial | ADGRG3, ANXA3, BPI, CMTM2, CST7, CYP4F3, MGAM, RGL4 +6 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | GRIP1 |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 11: 63506052-63516774 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Biological process | Apoptosis |
Function
Binds lactose. May participate in the apoptosis of adipocytes
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.