As such, epithelial cells require robust defence mechanisms to avoid sustaining damage. Secreted mucins are highly glycosylated proteins that form a physical barrier, which protects epithelial ...

The finding shines a spotlight on a cast of poorly understood molecules called mucins that coat the interior of blood vessels throughout the body and give mucus its slippery texture, says Carolyn ...

To better understand its many roles, researchers synthesized the major component of mucus, the sugar-coated proteins called mucins, and discovered that changing the mucins of healthy cells to ...

By combining the power of this muscle ‘glue’ with the antibacterial power of mucins (the proteins in mucus), researchers have created a waterproof adhesive that is pretty much ideal for the ...

By combining the power of this muscle ‘glue’ with the antibacterial power of mucins (the proteins in mucus), researchers have created a waterproof adhesive that is pretty much ideal for the medical ...