Recombinant Human Mucin-6 (MUC6), Truncated

Uniprot Id

Q6W4X9

Target Species

Human

Target Name

MUC6

Target Full Name

Mucin-6

Target Function

May provide a mechanism for modulation of the composition of the protective mucus layer related to acid secretion or the presence of bacteria and noxious agents in the lumen. Plays an important role in the cytoprotection of epithelial surfaces and are used as tumor markers in a variety of cancers. May play a role in epithelial organogenesis.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in the regenerative zone of gastric antrum, gastric body mucosa and gastric incisura mucosa. Expressed in the deeper mucous glands of gastric antrum. Overexpressed in Helicobacter pylori infected gastric epithelium. Highly expressed in duodenal

Target Synonyms

Gastric mucin 6; Gastric Mucin; Gastric mucin-6; MUC 6; MUC-6; Muc6; MUC6 Fragment ; MUC6 mucin ; MUC6 mucin Fragment ; MUC6_HUMAN; Mucin 6; Mucin 6 gastric ; Mucin 6 oligomeric mucus/gel forming ; Mucin glycoprotein Fragment ; Mucin-6; Secretory mucin MUC6 Fragment

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the mucin protein family. Mucins are high molecular weight glycoproteins produced by many epithelial tissues. The protein encoded by this gene is secreted and forms an insoluble mucous barrier that protects the gut lumen.