Galectin-3 and Proteoglycans (IMAGE) Michigan Technological University Caption Galectin-3, a well-known lectin protein that binds with sugars, could have a number of interactions with other glycan-binding proteins, which may complicate the biological processes that drive cancer growth, neural growth and white blood cell activities. Credit Michigan Tech, Tarun Dam Usage Restrictions please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.