Definition of Galactin. Meaning of Galactin. Synonyms of Galactin

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Definition of Galactin

Galactin
Galactin Ga*lac"tin, n. [Gr. ?, ?, milk. Cf. Lactin.] (Chem.) (a) An amorphous, gelatinous substance containing nitrogen, found in milk and other animal fluids. It resembles peptone, and is variously regarded as a coagulating or emulsifying agent. (b) A white waxy substance found in the sap of the South American cow tree (Galactodendron). (c) An amorphous, gummy carbohydrate resembling gelose, found in the seeds of leguminous plants, and yielding on decomposition several sugars, including galactose.

Meaning of Galactin from wikipedia

- high expression of checkpoint molecules such as PD-L1, PD-L2, B7-H3/H4, galactins and the enzyme IDO. CAFs in pancreatic cancer upregulate PD-1, CTLA-4...
- while others are bitter. The latex of Brosimum utile yields a wax called galactin, which can be used in candles. The fibrous bark can be used to make cloth...