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mu·cin

 (myo͞o′sĭn)
n.
Any of a group of glycoproteins found especially in the secretions of mucous membranes.
mu′cin·ous adj.
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mucin

(ˈmjuːsɪn)
n
(Biochemistry) biochem any of a group of nitrogenous mucoproteins occurring in saliva, skin, tendon, etc, that produce a very viscous solution in water
[C19: via French from Latin mucus]
ˈmucinous adj
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mu•cin

(ˈmyu sɪn)

n.
any of a class of mucoproteins abundant in saliva, gastric juices, and other mucous secretions of the body.
[1825–35; < French mucine; see mucus, -in1]
mu•ci•nous (ˈmyu sə nəs) adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.mucin - a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces
mucous secretion, mucus - protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
glycoprotein - a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
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mu·cin

n. mucina, glucoproteína, ingrediente esencial del mucus.
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Based on the structure and function of a molecule, mucin is subdivided into 3 categories: membrane-bound mucins (MUC1, MUC3 MUC4, MUC12, MUC16, MUC17), gel-forming (secreted) mucins (MUC2, MUC5AC, MUC5B, MUC6, MUC19), and soluble mucin (MUC7).
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Immunostaining for mucins indicated that the NET cells expressed MUC5AC and MUC1.
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The front line of enteric host defense against unwelcome intrusion of harmful microorganisms: mucins, antimicrobial peptides, and microbiota.
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Mucins are a family of high molecular weight glycosylated proteins [10] that protect epithelial cells and form the ductal surfaces of several organs [11-13].
Prognostic Value of MUC2 Expression in Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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