The MUC5AC (mucin 5AC, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming) gene is mapped to human chromosome 11p15.5. Muc5ac is a gel-forming mucin of 40MDa, secreted by the goblet cells of the conjunctiva. Muc5ac is localized to the intermediate aqueous layer of tear film and predominant mucin in the respiratory tract. Muc5ac protein consists of cysteine-rich domains that flanks the central glycosylated tandem repeat domain.
Immunogen
MUC5AC (XP_495860, 351 a.a. ~ 450 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.
Muc5ac (mucin 5AC, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming) provides hydration and lubrication effect for epithelial cells that make up cornea and conjunctiva. Parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system (particularly, parasympathetic neurotransmitters acetylcholine and vasoactive intestinal peptide) controls the Muc5ac secretion. A number pathogens and cytokines can also stimulate Muc5ac secretion in the airway. MUC5AC gene expression is associated with a some pathological conditions such as allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness,airway mucus plugging, and mucous metaplasia.
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Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4
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Impact of Cigarette Smoking on Tear Function and Correlation between Conjunctival Goblet Cells and Tear MUC5AC Concentration in Office Workers.
Yuichi U, et al.
Scientific Reports, 6, 27699-27699 (2016)
Effect of epithelium ATP release on cyclic pressure-induced airway mucus secretion.
Jin T, et al.
Bioscience Reports, 34(1), e00088-e00088 (2014)
Abnormalities in MUC5AC and MUC5B Protein in Airway Mucus in Asthma.
Marrah E L S, et al.
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 194(10), 1296-1299 (2016)
Genomic organization of the 3′ -region of the human MUC5AC mucin gene:additional evidence for a common ancestral gene for the 11p15.5 mucin gene family.
Buisine M P, et al.
The Biochemical Journal, 332(3), 729-738 (1998)
Interleukin-33 induces mucin gene expression and goblet cell hyperplasia in human nasal epithelial cells.
Hajime I, et al.
Cytokine, 90, 60-65 (2017)
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