Figure 5From: Galectin-1 is expressed in early-type neural progenitor cells and down-regulates neurogenesis in the adult hippocampusSchematic diagram showing the expression and function of Galectin-1 in adult neurogenesis in the DG. Galectin-1 is expressed in type 1 and 2a cells and inhibits their proliferation under normal conditions (left). In the galectin-1-null mutant DG, the absence of Galectin-1 leads to an increased number of neural precursor cells (right).Back to article page