Mucin Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Mucin 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. Mucin is from the group Glycoprotein Other Names for Mucin Mucin Mucus Glycoprotein Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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