MUC1-C: Lubricating for a Cancerous Takeover
Marcos Salazar March 17, 2014 Mucins consist of a family of glycoproteins that primarily provide protection to epithelial cells exposed to the external environment. They are responsible for forming a gel-like secretion found in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, as well as the linings of ducts, such as those of the mammary glands, liver, pancreas,