Mucin
Description
Mucin is a type of Glycoprotein that is the primary component of Mucous. It is produced by the body's Goblet Cells.
Biological Function of Mucin
Digestive System
The Villi of the Intestinal Mucosa of the Intestinal Wall of the Small Intestine secrete Mucin which “coats” the Small Intestines and prevents the Cells of the Small Intestine from being digested by Digestive Enzymes. Mucin also helps to differentiate beneficial and toxic substances in the Small Intestine. Mucin facilitates the binding of beneficial substances to Receptors in the Small Intestine and also helps to prevent the absorption of toxins from the Small Intestine. Insufficient production of Mucin or malfunction of Mucin in the Small Intestine may result in Intestinal Permeability.
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