Introduction Galectins are master regulators of maternal immune responses and
placentation in pregnancy. Galectin-13 (gal-13) and galectin-14 (gal-14) are expressed …

Galectins are potent immunomodulators that regulate maternal immune responses in
pregnancy and prevent the rejection of the semi-allogeneic fetus that also occurs in …

Growing evidence suggests that galectins, an evolutionarily conserved family of glycan-
binding proteins, fulfill key roles in pregnancy including blastocyst implantation, maternal …

Lectin-glycan interactions, in particular those mediated by the galectin family, regulate many
processes required for a successful pregnancy. Over the past decades, increasing evidence …

Abstract Galectin-1 (gal-1) is expressed at the feto-maternal interface and plays a role in
regulating the maternal immune response against placental alloantigens, contributing to …

Introduction Spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) is a global health issue. Studies suggest
infections are chiefly associated with sPTB and galectins (gals) play a role in regulation of …

Galectins are a phylogenetically conserved family of soluble β-galactoside binding proteins,
consisting of 15 different types, each with a specific function. Galectins contribute to …

Galectins are glycan-binding proteins that regulate innate and adaptive immune responses,
and some confer maternal-fetal immune tolerance in eutherian mammals. A chromosome 19 …

Galectin (gal)-1,-3, and-9 are members of a family of glycan binding proteins that mediate
complex interactions between decidual, inflammatory and trophoblast cells modulating …

Successful mammalian pregnancy relies upon acceptance of a semi‐allogeneic fetus by the
maternal immune system. Lessons learned from studies on protective immunity to microbial …