Additional factors characterizing the metaprofiles MP2 (T1338, T1464), MP4 (T1452) and MP5 (T1371, T1600, T1586, T1587) are the lectins Galectins 3 and 3b (Figs 4A and 5), proteins with (i) high affinities for β-galactosides, (ii) potential roles in neuroprotection and neuroinflammation, and (iii) a significance for processes involved in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease [49]. The gene discussed is LGALS3; the disease is neurodegenerative disease.