The galectins are a family of beta-galactoside-binding proteins implicated in modulating cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The expression of this gene is restricted to small intestine, colon, and rectum, and it is underexpressed in colorectal cancer.LGALS4 (Galectin 4) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with LGALS4 include Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration and Colorectal Cancer. Among its related pathways are Cell adhesion_Cell-matrix glycoconjugates. GO annotations related to this gene include carbohydrate binding. An important paralog of this gene is LGALS9.