Lectin that binds to various sugars: galactose > mannose = fucose > N-acetylglucosamine > N-acetylgalactosamine (PubMed:10224141). Acts as a chemoattractant, probably involved in the regulation of cell migration (PubMed:28301481). Highly expressed in liver, placenta and adrenal gland. Moderately expressed in small intestine, lung, stomach and prostate. Weakly expressed in trachea and spleen. The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. Belongs to the COLEC10/COLEC11 family. Collectin L1