Human galectin homolog

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The present invention provides a polynucleotide which identifies and encodes a novel human galectin-8. The invention provides for genetically engineered expression vectors and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequence encoding human galectin-8. The invention also provides for the production and use of substantially purified human galectin-8 in pharmaceutical compositions to increase immune responses. The invention also provides for the use of antisense molecules and antibodies in pharmaceutical compositions to decrease immune response. The invention also describes diagnostic assays which utilize the polynucleotide to hybridize with the transcripts and/or genomic DNA encoding human galectin-8 and anti-human galectin-8 antibodies which specifically bind to human galectin-8.

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