lec-1 encodes a tandem repeat-type galectin in which each galectin domain is homologous to typical vertebrate 14-kDa-type galectins; the two sugar binding sites have distinct sugar binding properties in vitro and lec-1 is expressed most abundantly in the adult cuticle.
Enables galactoside binding activity. Located in collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix. Is an ortholog of human LGALS9 (galectin 9) and LGALS9B (galectin 9B).
Map position created from combination of previous interpolated map position (based on known location of sequence) and allele information. Therefore this is not a genetic map position based on recombination frequencies or genetic experiments. This was done on advice of the CGC.