MUC5B Proteins and Enzymes

MUC5B, also known as Mucin 5B, is a long 5762 amino acid protein that is 596 kDa, expressed on surface airway epithelia, it is a major contributor to the lubricating and viscoelastic properties of whole saliva, normal lung mucus and cervical mucus. Disease research is being performed in relation to MUC5B and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cervicitis, sinusitis, polyposis, pseudomyxoma peritonei, otitis media, dry eye syndrome, ampulla of vater carcinoma, common cold, copd, dental ...