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Gastric Mucins
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Definition
: Mucins that are found on the surface of the gastric epithelium. They play a role in protecting the epithelial layer from mechanical and chemical damage.
Examples
Mucin 5AC
;
Mucin-6
Other names
Gastric Mucin; Mucins, Gastric; Mucin, Gastric
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
apomucin
0
*Gastric Mucins.
J Biol Chem 1987;262(23):11339
gastro-
intestinal mucus-
associated antigens
0
*Antigens, Neoplasm
*Mucins
Gastric Mucins.
Cancer Res 1984;44(9):4040