NCIt definition : Human LGALS7 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 19q13.2 and is approximately
3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes galectin-7 protein, plays a role in the
adhesion and proliferation of keratinocytes.;
NCIt note : A duplicate copy of this gene (EntrezGene_ID:653499) is found adjacent to, but on
the opposite strand on chromosome 19.;