| ncRNA Symbol: | MUC5B | | Full Name: | mucin 5B, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming | | Category: | mRNA | | Synonyms: | MG1|MUC-5B|MUC5|MUC9 | | Chromosome: | chr11 | | Strand: | + | | Coordinate: | | Start Site(bp): | 1223066 | End Site(bp): | 1262172 |
| | Gene Summary: | This gene encodes a member of the mucin family of proteins, which are highly glycosylated macromolecular components of mucus secretions. This family member is the major gel-forming mucin in mucus. It is a major contributor to the lubricating and viscoelastic properties of whole saliva, normal lung mucus and cervical mucus. This gene has been found to be up-regulated in some human diseases, including sinus mucosa of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), CRS with nasal polyposis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and H. pylori-associated gastric disease, and it may be involved in the pathogenesis of these diseases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010] | | External Links: | |
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