Mucini
Mucini is not a standard term in contemporary biology. It may appear in older texts or in certain linguistic contexts as a variant of mucin, the glycoprotein family that constitutes mucus. In current usage, the plural form mucins is preferred for scientific clarity.
Mucins are high-molecular-weight glycoproteins produced by goblet cells and mucous glands in epithelia throughout the body.
There are two broad classes of mucins: secreted gel-forming mucins, which form the mucus gel (examples include
Physiological roles of mucins include protection of mucosal surfaces, maintenance of hydration, and involvement in host
Research on mucins employs methods such as immunohistochemistry, biochemical assays for soluble mucins, and genetic analyses