MUC4

Gastrointestinal & Hepatic System · Intestinal Epithelial Tight Junctions

How does MUC4 protect the surface of cells?

MUC4 produces a large, sugar-coated protein associated with epithelial cell surfaces. It contributes to protection and cell signaling in tissues that line organs and body passages.

Common Gene Name: mucin 4, cell surface associated
NCBI Gene ID: 4585
Chromosome: 3

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 4585

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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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