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Galectin-3. Galectin-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LGALS3 gene. Galectin-3 is a member of the lectin family, of which 14 mammalian galectins have been identified.
Due to its large quantity, adipose tissue represents an important, but often neglected endocrine organ. Its cells (adipocytes) form an extensive amount of peptide hormones known as adipokines (or adipocytokines).diponectin is a protein hormone produced mainly by adipocytes of the adipose tissue. Its concentration in blood is quite high (several orders higher compared to leptin). Another difference from leptin is the correlation between the amount of body fat and the synthesis of the hormones.