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Mucin

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An albuminoid substance containing mucopolysaccharides and protein which is contained in mucus, and gives to the latter secretion its peculiar ropy character. It is found in all the secretions from mucous glands, and also between the fibres of connective tissue, as in tendons. [ ]

Term info

Label

Mucin

Synonyms
  • Mucin
  • Mucus Glycoprotein
Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS CUI

C0026682

code

C16883