Association between circulating galectin-3 levels and the immunological, inflammatory and nutritional parameters in patients with colorectal cancer

Galectin-3, a β-galactoside-binding lectin, exhibits pleiotropic biological functions and has a role as one of the immunological modulators. However, the associations between circulating galectin‑3 and immunological, inflammatory and nutritional parameters have not yet been fully elucidated. The serum concentration of galectin‑3 was examined in association with interleukin‑10 (IL‑10), IL‑12 and IL17 production, lymphocyte stimulation,...