View from the Biological Property: Insight into the Functional Diversity and Complexity of the Gut Mucus.

ABSTRACT: Due to mucin's important protective effect on epithelial tissue, it has garnered extensive attention. The role played by mucus in the digestive tract is undeniable. On the one hand, mucus forms "biofilm" structures that insulate harmful substances from direct contact with epithelial cells. On the other hand, a variety of immune molecules in mucus play a crucial role in the immune regulation of the digestive tract. Due to the enormous number of microorganisms in the gut, the biological properties of mucus and its protective actions are more complicated. Numerous pieces of research have hinted that the aberrant expression of intestinal mucus is closely related to impaired intestinal function. Therefore, this purposeful review aims to provide the highlights of the biological characteristics a

SUBMITTER: He C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9960128 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature