This second edition is dedicated to new and updated methodological approaches designed to study galectin function. Chapters examine salient features of galectin functions. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

 Authoritative and cutting-edge, Galectins: Methods and Protocols, Second Eidtion aims to be a useful practical guide to researches to help further their study in this field.