Thermo Scientific Chemicals Mucin, Bovine Submaxillary Gland

Description

• Mucin is used in a study to investigate a galactose-specific lectin from the red marine alga Ptilota filicina
• Mucin from bovine submaxillary glands has also been used in a study to investigate the characterization of a unique mucin-like glycoprotein secreted by a human endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line, neuraminidase substrate
• This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio
• Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand
• The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals
• General Description Mucin derived from the bovine submaxillary gland is a glycoprotein present in saliva, gastrointestinal juices, and other secretions that promote cilia lubrication Application Mucin can be used as a source of O-linked oligosaccharides for the viral enzyme, neuraminidase Mucins are glycoproteins with roles in immunity and digestion In biological research, mucin is used to investigate a galactose-specific lectin from the red marine alga Ptilota filicina It is used to investigate the characterization of a unique mucin-like glycoprotein secreted by a human endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line It is used as a substrate for recombinant sialidase Gardnerella vaginalis It is used in protocols to quantify mucin