Recombinant Human Mucin-2 (MUC2)

Uniprot Id

Q02817

Target Species

Human

Target Name

MUC2

Target Full Name

Mucin-2

Target Function

Coats the epithelia of the intestines, airways, and other mucus membrane-containing organs. Thought to provide a protective, lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents at mucosal surfaces. Major constituent of both the inner and outer mucus layers of the colon and may play a role in excluding bacteria from the inner mucus layer.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Tissue Specificity

Colon, small intestine, colonic tumors, bronchus, cervix and gall bladder.

Target Research Area

Signal Transduction

Target Synonyms

Intestinal mucin 2; Intestinal mucin-2; MLP; MUC 2; MUC-2; Muc2; MUC2_HUMAN; Mucin 2; Mucin 2 intestinal; Mucin 2 intestinal/tracheal; Mucin 2 oligomeric mucus/gel forming; Mucin 2 precursor ; Mucin 2 tracheal ; Mucin like protein; Mucin-2; Mucin2; SMUC

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. The protein polymerizes into a gel of which 80% is composed of oligosaccharide side chains by weight. The protein features a central domain containing tandem repeats rich in threonine and proline that varies between 50 and 115 copies in different individuals. Downregulation of this gene has been observed in patients with Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.