MUC1

Reproductive System · Implantation & Placental Function

Is MUC1 just a freely floating mucus protein?

MUC1 makes a mucin that spans the cell membrane rather than being entirely secreted. This position lets it contribute to surface protection and cell signaling.

Common Gene Name
mucin 1, cell surface associated
NCBI Gene ID
4582
Chromosome
1

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
tubulointerstitial kidney disease, autosomal dominant, 2ClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2021-01-13
Medullary cystic kidney disease type 1MedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2013-06

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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