Located in the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract, mucins-;proteins with attached sugar molecules-;play a key role in combating bacterial infection and providing a safe haven to friendly gut bacteria through unknown mechanisms.
Mucin glycosylation plays crucial role in protecting against obesity and intestinal inflammation
Located in the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract, mucins-;proteins with attached sugar molecules-;play a key role in combating bacterial infection and providing a safe haven to friendly gut bacteria through unknown mechanisms.