Review Article

Galectin-1 as an Emerging Mediator of Cardiovascular Inflammation: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities

Table 2

Effects of Gal-1 treatment on cardiovascular disease.

ModelEffectsMechanismsReference

AMI (reperfused)Improved remodelingInflammation? (not evaluated)[19]
StrokeImproved sensorimotor dysfunctionIncreased neurogenesis. No effect on infarct volume[72]

AMI = acute myocardial infarction; HF = heart failure; PAH = pulmonary arterial hypertension.