MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : mucin;
MeSH annotation : coordinate with MEMBRANE GLYCOPROTEINS if membrane-bound;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucin;
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.