Mucin-2
"Mucin-2" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A gel-forming mucin found predominantly in SMALL INTESTINE and variety of mucous membrane-containing organs. It provides a protective, lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents.
| Descriptor ID |
D055262
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.776.395.560.631.161
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| Concept/Terms |
Mucin-2- Mucin-2
- Mucin 2
- Intestinal Mucin-2
- Intestinal Mucin 2
- Mucin-2, Intestinal
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| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Mucin-2" by people in Profiles.
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Ahmed I, Yusuf K, Roy BC, Stubbs J, Anant S, Attard TM, Sampath V, Umar S. Dietary Interventions Ameliorate Infectious Colitis by Restoring the Microbiome and Promoting Stem Cell Proliferation in Mice. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Dec 29; 23(1).