Definitions for mucin
ˈmyu sɪnmucin

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1. mucinnoun

   a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces

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1. Mucinnoun

   (Physiol. Chem.) Any of a class of high molecular weight glycoproteins which are contained in mucus, and give to the latter secretion its peculiar ropy character. They are found in all the secretions from mucous glands, and also between the fibers of connective tissue, as in tendons. They form viscous solutions and serve to provide lubrication for movement within body cavities, and some protection of surfaces. See Illust. of Demilune.

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1. mucinnoun

   Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus

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1. Mucin

   Mucins () are a family of high molecular weight, heavily glycosylated proteins (glycoconjugates) produced by epithelial tissues in most animals. Mucins' key characteristic is their ability to form gels; therefore they are a key component in most gel-like secretions, serving functions from lubrication to cell signalling to forming chemical barriers. They often take an inhibitory role. Some mucins are associated with controlling mineralization, including nacre formation in mollusks, calcification in echinoderms and bone formation in vertebrates. They bind to pathogens as part of the immune system. Overexpression of the mucin proteins, especially MUC1, is associated with many types of cancer.Although some mucins are membrane-bound due to the presence of a hydrophobic membrane-spanning domain that favors retention in the plasma membrane, most mucins are secreted as principal components of mucus by mucous membranes or are secreted to become a component of saliva.

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1. mucin

   Mucin is a type of protein produced by the epithelial tissues and found in various bodily secretions like mucus, saliva, and tears. It plays a crucial role in the body’s defense system by lubricating and protecting the body's surface tissues and also trapping pathogens and foreign particles. There are two main types of mucins: secreted mucins and cell surface mucins.

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1. Mucinnoun

   see Mucedin

2. Mucinnoun

   an albuminoid substance 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 fibers of connective tissue, as in tendons. See Illust. of Demilune

3. Etymology: [From Mucus.]

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1. Mucin

   Mucins are a family of high molecular weight, heavily glycosylated proteins produced by epithelial tissues in most metazoans. Mucins' key characteristic is their ability to form gels; therefore they are a key component in most gel-like secretions, serving functions from lubrication to cell signalling to forming chemical barriers. They often take an inhibitory role. Some mucins are associated with controlling mineralization, including nacre formation in mollusks, calcification in echinoderms and bone formation in vertebrates. They bind to pathogens as part of the immune system. Overexpression of the mucin proteins, especially MUC1, is associated with many types of cancer. Although some mucins are membrane-bound due to the presence of a hydrophobic membrane-spanning domain that favors retention in the plasma membrane, most mucins are secreted onto mucosal surfaces or secreted to become a component of saliva.

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1. cumin

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mucin in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mucin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mucin
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=mucin
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mucin
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucin
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mucin
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mucin