Galectin-9 is one of the best-studied of the tandem-repeat galectins with glycan binding in both the N-and C-terminal domains. The protein lacks a signal sequence, like most galectins, and is synthesized in the cytosol on free polyribosomes.
As a cheerleader on the sidelines in high school, Sheila Johnson never imagined that one day she'd buy a professional sports team of her own! Now, as the first African-American woman to become a billionaire (even before Oprah!) and the first woman to be a majority owner of a WNBA team, she reserves her cheers for her beloved Washington Mystics.
Washington, D.C. â Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the retirement of Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin. Senator Reid also welcomed new Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who will be the first woman to serve in the role. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: For a few weeks in March of 2010, Alan Frumin was one of the most talked-about men in Washington.