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The Role of MUC5B Salivary Mucin in Modulating Oral Bacterial Surface Colonization and Interspecies Competition
Frenkel, Erica Shapiro (2017-04-13)Mucus acts as a protective barrier on wet epithelial surfaces in the body including the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and reproductive tracts. A main component of mucus is mucin, which give mucus its viscoelastic properties ...