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mucins

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information High molecular weight mucoproteins that protect the surface of epithelial cells by providing a barrier to particulate matter and microorganisms. Membrane-anchored mucins may have additional roles concerned with protein interactions at the cell surface.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • mucin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/146679

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