In order to demonstrate crucial role of Gal-3 for DCsPam3CSK4-dependent modulation of CDDP-induced AKI, we injected WTDCsPam3CSK4 or Gal-3-/-DCsPam3CSK4 in CDDP-treated WT or Gal-3-/- recipients. This evidence concerns the gene LGALS3 and acute kidney injury.