{"id":22764,"date":"2020-06-24T11:13:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T11:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=22764"},"modified":"2023-09-29T04:41:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T04:41:39","slug":"mucins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/mucins\/","title":{"rendered":"Mucins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A secretion containing mucopolysaccharides and protein that is the chief constituent of mucus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Viscous mucoprotein secreted in the saliva and throughout the intestinal tract; the main constituent of mucus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Secretions containing mucopolysaccharides.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Chief ingredient of mucus; lubricant protecting body surfaces.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>There exists a protein in saliva that interacts with sugars present in the mouth, leading to the formation of dental plaque.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The primary component of mucus, which cannot dissolve in water but can be dissolved in a mild alkaline solution. 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