MUC Expression in Gallbladder Epithelial Tissues in Cholesterol-Associated Gallbladder Disease.

CONCLUSIONS: The mucin genes with the highest expression levels in gallbladder tissue in cholesterol-associated diseases were MUC3 and MUC5B. Cholesterol stones and gallbladder infections were associated with increased MUC3 and MUC5B expression. PMID: 27563024 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Gut and Liver - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gut Liver Source Type: research