Mucin-17 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MUC17 gene. Membrane mucins, such as MUC17, function in epithelial cells to provide cytoprotection...

Mucins (/ˈmjuːsɪn/) are a family of high molecular weight, heavily glycosylated proteins (glycoconjugates) produced by epithelial tissues in most animals...

Mucin-16 (MUC-16) also known as Ovarian cancer-related tumor marker CA125 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MUC16 gene. MUC-16 is a member...

epithelial cells that secrete gel-forming mucins, like mucin 2 in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and mucin 5AC in the respiratory tract. The goblet...

immunoglobulins (especially IgA), and glycoproteins such as lactoferrin and mucins, which are produced by goblet cells in the mucous membranes and submucosal...

muciniphila is a human intestinal symbiont, isolated from human feces. It is a mucin-degrading bacterium belonging to the genus Akkermansia, discovered in 2004...

mucin-rich type and goblet cell-rich type. A mucin-poor type with eosinophilic cytoplasm, which is rare, was previously described. However, the mucin...

other pests. The mucin is an approximately four-percent aqueous solution of an acidic polysaccharide, with a pH of around 4. The mucin secretions of Drosera...

and pre-emptive surgery.[medical citation needed] IPMNs are lined with mucin-secreting columnar epithelium. In most cases, IPMNs are diagnosed based...

shrinkage of mucin during tissue fixation and staining. Central necrosis with eosinophilic, granular features may be also present, as well as mucin. The heavy...

water, artificial salivas (mucin-based, carboxymethylcellulose-based), and other substances (milk, vegetable oil): Mucin Spray: 4 Trials have been completed...

prostatic and seminal secretions, desquamated epithelial cells, and the mucin content of the urethral glands of Littré. Smegma contains cathepsin B, lysozymes...

the left colon and rectum) Other findings include basal plasmacytosis and mucin depletion. Histopathology findings generally associated with active colitis...

(SRCC) is a rare form of highly malignant adenocarcinoma that produces mucin. It is an epithelial malignancy characterized by the histologic appearance...

Arima, Shinobu; Rubin, Bruce K. (January 2009). "Vicks VapoRub Induces Mucin Secretion, Decreases Ciliary Beat Frequency, and Increases Tracheal Mucus...

Mucin-20 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MUC20 gene. ENSG00000281630, ENSG00000277753, ENSG00000275501, ENSG00000275430, ENSG00000276583...

and glucose, whereas in mucous secretions, the main protein secreted is mucin, which acts as a lubricant. In humans, 1200 to 1500 ml of saliva are produced...

are two known forms of medullary cystic kidney disease, mucin-1 kidney disease 1 (MKD1) and mucin-2 kidney disease/uromodulin kidney disease (MKD2). A third...

infiltration of macrophages and antimicrobial products, for example defensins and mucins. All these products contribute to the development of inflammation and elimination...

endospore staining. It can also be used for the detection of cartilage, mucin and mast cell granules. Safranin typically has the chemical structure shown...

Vinci, Sergio; Minutoli, Fabio; et al. (2001). "CT and MRI findings of mucin-containing tumors and pseudotumors of the thorax: pictorial review". European...

to a congealing of the hyaluronic acid, forming a 'mucin clot.' If inflammation is present, a mucin clot is not formed (the hyaluronic acid is degraded)...

"pseudogoblet cells" in which abundant foveolar [gastric] type mucin simulates the acid mucin true goblet cells). Assessment of relationship to submucosal...

papillary predominant micropapillary predominant solid predominant with mucin production Cell patterns identifying subtypes are associated with prognosis...

mammals. Tears are made up of water, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, and mucins that form layers on the surface of eyes. The different types of tears—basal...

702–716. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmu015. PMC 4132588. PMID 24676469. "MUC16 mucin 16, cell surface associated [Homo sapiens (human)] - Gene - NCBI". ncbi...

mucus, primarily composed of proteins known as mucins. Upon contact with environmental moisture, dry mucin granules swell dramatically, expanding to hundreds...

importantly for biomaterials research, however, is the fact that, when dried, the mucin provides a suitable substrate for the attachment of living cells. This has...

glycolipids in the body. It also serves as a precursor for the synthesis of mucin-type O-glycans, which are important components of mucus and play important...

in this adhesion process. Mucin-16 is a transmembrane mucin expressed at the apical surface of uterine epithelia. This mucin prevents the blastocyst from...